U.S. trade deficit for May 2026 will exceed 78 billion USD

Despite recent market strength, structural trade imbalances and global economic headwinds suggest the May 2026 trade deficit will widen. This aligns with pre-release analyst consensus.

macro · Prediction Market

Implied probability (Yes)

72%

Closes

2026-08-05

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