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A recent trading scandal gaining attention involves unusually large bets on oil futures placed just before a market-moving political announcement. On March 24, 2026, data showed traders executed roughly $500 million $580 million in Brent and WTI crude oil futures trades about 15 minutes before former President Donald Trump posted on social media that talks with Iran were "productive," which triggered a sharp crash in oil prices and a rally in stock futures. The timing raised questions about whether someone had advance knowledge of the announcement, since these positions were placed well before the public message that dramatically shifted market expectations on the Iran conflict and energy supply.