Billions in Insider Trading Before Trump's Moves



The U.S. Department of Justice and CFTC are investigating a series of suspicious transactions in the oil market ahead of statements regarding Iran.

At least four large shorts totaling over $2.6 billion were opened literally minutes or hours before Trump’s and Iranian officials’ statements, after which oil prices fell.

Among the transactions:

• $500 million — 15 minutes before the decision to delay strikes on Iran’s energy system
• $960 million — before the announcement of a temporary ceasefire
• $760 million — before Iran’s statement about opening the Strait of Hormuz
• $430 million — before the extension of the ceasefire

The identities of the traders are currently unknown, no charges have been filed, but authorities are investigating possible insider trading and access to non-public information.
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