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Oil Market Bets Surge Amid Trump's Iran Airstrike Halt

3/26/2026

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A surge in oil market betting occurred before U.S. President Donald Trump announced a temporary halt to airstrikes on Iran, raising insider-trading concerns.
Trump claimed productive talks with Iran, while Tehran dismissed the claim as fake news.
Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy highlighted trading activity, noting $1.5 billion in S&P 500 futures bought before the announcement.
The White House denied wrongdoing.
Iran's parliamentary speaker said no negotiations occurred.

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A surge in oil market betting occurred before U.S. President Donald Trump announced a temporary halt to airstrikes on Iran, raising insider-trading concerns.
Trump claimed productive talks with Iran, while Tehran dismissed the claim as fake news.
Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy highlighted trading activity, noting $1.5 billion in S&P 500 futures bought before the announcement.
The White House denied wrongdoing.
Iran's parliamentary speaker said no negotiations occurred.