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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United StatesUS Crude Oil Imports climbed to 0.53M in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
US Crude Oil Imports climbed to 0.53M in May 2026, released June 2026, up 0.77M from April's -0.25M reading.
Latest Release
0.525000
Actual
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Consensus
-0.249000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOOGL | ▼ Inverse | −0.63 | STOCKS | Bearish GOOGL | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.54 | CRYPTO | Bullish BTC | → View |
| AAPL | ▲ Direct | +0.52 | STOCKS | Bullish AAPL | → View |
| MSFT | ▲ Direct | +0.32 | STOCKS | Bullish MSFT | → View |
| NZD/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.31 | FOREX | Bullish NZD | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Crude Oil Imports (United States) was reported at 0.53 million in June 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of -0.25 million. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 0.03 million, ranging from -0.69 million to 0.85 million across 8 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 0.21 million, up from the prior three at -0.17 million.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with GOOGL (Bearish GOOGL). A secondary relationship exists with BTC/USD, positively correlated (Bullish BTC).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 17, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include NY Empire State Manufacturing Index (Jun 15) and Industrial Production MoM (Jun 15).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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Crude Oil Imports - US
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About Crude Oil Imports — United States
DEFINITION
US Crude Oil Imports rose to 0.525 million barrels in May, reversing April’s decline of -0.249 million barrels. May’s increase signals a rebound after contraction the previous month. Market focus now shifts to upcoming inventory data and Federal Reserve policy amid fluctuating energy demand. Updated 6/10/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Trade-balance and tariff data inform exchange-rate fundamentals and feed directly into GDP via the net-exports channel. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Jun 2026): actual 0.525 M. Prior reading (Jun 2026): -0.249 M. Before that (May 2026): 0.36 M.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with GOOGL (Bearish GOOGL, r=-0.63) — a useful reference for stocks-focused traders.