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The United StatesFor the week ending January 23rd.EIA crude oil inventory change
| Latest Release | Actual Value | Forecast Value | Previous Value | Next Release Time | Release Frequency | Importance |
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| 2026-01-28 | -229.510,000 bar | 184.810,000 bar | 360.210,000 bar | 2026-02-04 23:30 | Weekly |
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Definition
The weekly crude oil inventory change data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reflects the change in commercial crude oil inventory of U.S. companies. It is usually released at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesdays for the previous week (ending on the previous Friday), but this may change due to U.S. holidays. When the release is postponed due to a holiday, it will be half an hour later than the original scheduled time. For example, during daylight saving time in the Un
Impact on Market
Data < Forecast = Bullish for crude oil prices, usually also bullish for the Canadian dollar
Why It Matters
This indicator is the most closely watched economic data in the crude oil market. Changes in inventory can affect crude oil prices, which in turn have an impact on the Canadian dollar, as Canada's crude oil exports account for a large proportion of its economy. Its influence is greater than the weekly change in crude oil inventory reported by the American Petroleum Institute (API). An increase in crude oil inventory usually indicates an adequate supply, which theoretically has a negative impact
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U.S. Energy Information Administration
