Unusual bursts of trading in U.S. stock and oil futures early Monday have drawn scrutiny after occurring shortly before President Donald Trump announced a pause in potential military action against Iran.
Futures Spike Ahead Of Donald Trump’s Iran Post
At approximately 6:50 a.m. ET, S&P 500 e-mini futures saw a sharp spike in volume on the CME Group, standing out in otherwise quiet premarket conditions, CNBC reported.
Around the same time, West Texas Intermediate crude futures also recorded a noticeable jump in activity.
Roughly 15 minutes later, Trump posted on Truth Social that the U.S. had engaged in talks with Iran and would halt planned strikes on energy infrastructure — a move that sent stocks sharply higher and oil prices tumbling.
Stocks Jump, Oil Drops As Trade Timing Raises Questions
Following the announcement, S&P 500 futures surged more than …
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