US probes suspicious oil trades made before Trump Iran pivots, source says

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is investigating oil futures trades placed shortly before major Trump policy shifts tied to the Iran war. The report raises potential market-conduct and timing concerns, but provides no evidence of wrongdoing or quantified financial impact. Likely impact is limited unless the probe uncovers broader manipulation or enforcement action.

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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is investigating oil futures trades placed shortly before major Trump policy shifts tied to the Iran war. The report raises potential market-conduct and timing concerns, but provides no evidence of wrongdoing or quantified financial impact. Likely impact is limited unless the probe uncovers broader manipulation or enforcement action.