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Unusual futures trades precede Trump's Iran de-escalation post, sparking insider trading concerns.

Market News
24 Mar 2026
Benzinga
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Minutes before President Trump's early-morning post about positive talks with Iran, large futures trades worth billions positioned for a market rally and oil price drop. Veteran trader Peter Brandt accused Trump and his circle of using insider knowledge to profit, calling it legal under current rules. The White House denied any wrongdoing. This event raises questions about potential misuse of U.S. policy for trading advantage, prompting calls for regulatory scrutiny. Traders can mimic this strategy by betting on stocks, energy, and volatility shifts around geopolitical news.

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