U.S. Investigates Oil Futures Trades Linked to Pre-Trump Iran Policy Shifts
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is investigating oil futures trades made shortly before major policy shifts by President Donald Trump related to the Iran war. The probe focuses on trades on CME Group and Intercontinental Exchange platforms, with at least two instances on March 23 and April 7, 2026. The investigation aims to determine if insider information was used to gain profits.
Topics: CFTC investigation insider trading market misconduct oil futures Trump Iran policy