World · 24 March 2026

Oil Market Bets Surge Before Trump Iran Post

Insider trading concerns have emerged after unusual oil market activity. Around 6,200 Brent and WTI futures contracts worth approximately $580 million changed hands in a single minute, roughly 15 minutes before President Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran strikes would be delayed for five days. The White House denied any administration official profited from insider knowledge.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 March 2026 at 15:04

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