Traders face insider-trading scrutiny after a $920 million crude oil short position was placed immediately before reports of a potential US–Iran peace deal surfaced, driving oil prices lower.
A trader reportedly executed $920 million in crude oil short positions immediately preceding reports of a potential US–Iran peace agreement, prompting concerns regarding insider trading as oil prices declined.
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