A BBC investigation questions possible cases of insider trading around Donald Trump's public statements, analyzing suspicious movements in financial markets before key decisions and announcements.
According to the publication, immediately before important statements related to the conflict with Iran, unusual spikes in oil and energy company shares were recorded. One example is a sharp increase in bets on oil prices rising shortly before Trump's declaration of military action, which subsequently leads to profits for investors. In another case, markets reacted in advance to signals of de-escalation, again with activity that seemed to precede official information.
Analysts note that these patterns resemble classic scenarios of using non-public information for trading. At the same time, other experts warn that some investors may simply be reacting quickly to public signals and anticipating political decisions.
The White House has not given a specific comment on the case, but has rejected such accusations in the past. The investigation raises the broader question of the impact of political decisions on financial markets and the need for greater transparency in times of geopolitical instability.