U.S. Regulators Probe Suspected Insider Trading in Oil Futures

Authorities are investigating suspicious trades placed shortly before policy announcements on Iran that reportedly moved energy markets, including billion-dollar positions made minutes ahead of key developments.

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  • Oil futures: Derivatives contracts that let traders buy or sell oil at a set price on a future date.
  • Insider trading: Trading based on material non-public information, which can violate market abuse and securities or commodities laws.