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US WTI Crude Oil Price held to 112.25 Dollars per Barrel in May 2026.
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).
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBP/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.38 | FOREX | Bearish GBP | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.37 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| NZD/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.37 | FOREX | Bearish NZD | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▼ Inverse | −0.36 | INDEX | Bearish S&P 500 | → View |
| USD/CHF | ▲ Direct | +0.34 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
WTI Crude Oil Price (United States) was reported at 112.25 Dollars per Barrel in May 2026. The reading was unchanged from the previous release. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 70.96 Dollars per Barrel, ranging from 55.44 Dollars per Barrel to 114.58 Dollars per Barrel across 244 releases. This is classified as a high-impact indicator released on a daily basis.
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 108.63 Dollars per Barrel, up from the prior three at 103.95 Dollars per Barrel. Volatility over the past year (σ 15.48 Dollars per Barrel) is higher than the prior year (σ 6.06 Dollars per Barrel). In May readings over the past 3 years, WTI Crude Oil Price has averaged 78.00 Dollars per Barrel.
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with GBP/USD (Bearish GBP). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Chicago Fed National Activity Index (May 25) and Chicago Fed National Activity Index (May 26).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
US WTI Crude Oil Price rose to 112.250000 USD on May 18, 2026, up from 108.990000 USD on May 15, 2026. This increase reflects a continued upward trend in oil prices over the past week. Market participants remain focused on supply dynamics and upcoming inventory reports amid sustained price strength. Updated 5/21/26
Energy-supply and inventory data shape commodity-curve positioning and feed through to headline inflation and consumer-discretionary spending. Surprises against consensus typically move rates and currencies on release. Released daily.
Latest reading (May 2026): actual 112.3 Dollars per Barrel. Prior reading (May 2026): 109 Dollars per Barrel. Before that (May 2026): 104.7 Dollars per Barrel.
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection.
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| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 | Chicago Fed National Activity Index | -0.2 | -0.3 | -0.30 | Medium | ||
| 13:00 | S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price MoM | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.50 | Low | ||
| 13:00 | House Price Index MoM | 0 | 0.1 | -0.05 | Low | ||
| 13:00 | House Price Index YoY | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.80 | Low | ||
| 13:00 | House Price Index | 441.4 | 441.8 | 440.20 | Low | ||
| 13:00 | S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price YoY | 0.9 | 1 | 1.00 | Medium | ||
| 14:00 | CB Consumer Confidence | 92.8 | 91.9 | 93.80 | High | ||
| 14:30 | Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index | -2.3 | -1 | 0.85 | Medium | ||
| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 14:00 | Richmond Fed Services Index | 9 | 8 | 8.00 | Low | ||
| 14:00 | Richmond Fed Manufacturing Shipments Index | -2 | -1 | -4.50 | Low | ||
| 14:00 | Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index | 3 | 4 | 3.00 | Low | ||
| 14:30 | Dallas Fed Services Index | -9.9 | -8 | -10.40 | Low | ||
| 14:30 | Dallas Fed Services Revenues Index | 4.3 | 3.5 | 2.55 | Low | ||
| Thursday, May 28, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 12:30 | Core PCE Price Index MoM | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.30 | High | ||
| 12:30 | Durable Goods Orders Ex Transp MoM | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.50 | Medium | ||
| 12:30 | Corporate Profits QoQ | 5.7 | 4.1 | 4.10 | Medium | ||
| 12:30 | Durable Goods Orders MoM | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.40 | High | ||
| 12:30 | Initial Jobless Claims | 209 | 212 | 212.00 | Medium | ||
| 12:30 | Durable Goods Orders Ex Defense MoM | -0.3 | -0.2 | -0.15 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | Personal Spending MoM | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.50 | High | ||
| 12:30 | PCE Price Index YoY | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.80 | Medium | ||
| 12:30 | Core PCE Price Index YoY | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.30 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | Personal Income MoM | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.40 | High | ||
| 12:30 | Jobless Claims 4-Week Average | 202.5 | 209 | 209.00 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | PCE Price Index MoM | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.50 | Medium | ||
| 12:30 | Non Defense Goods Orders Ex Air | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.70 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | Continuing Jobless Claims | 1782 | 1796 | 1796.00 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | Real Consumer Spending | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.60 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | GDP Price Index QoQ | 3.6 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 4.05 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | Real Consumer Spending QoQ | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.60 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | Core PCE Prices QoQ | 2.7 | 4.3 | 4.30 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | GDP Sales QoQ | 0.3 | 1.6 | 1.60 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | PCE Prices QoQ | 2.9 | 4.5 | 4.50 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | GDP Growth Rate QoQ | 0.5 | 2 | 2.00 | High | ||
| 14:00 | New Home Sales | 0.682 | 0.67 | 0.67 | Medium | ||