Are some US traders illegally profiting from Washington’s war with Iran? Market analysts and media reports point to unusual spikes in stock and commodities trading just hours — and in some cases minutes — before major announcements from President Trump. Those well‑timed trades generated millions in profits, raising concerns that some investors may have had access to confidential information. Trading on inside knowledge is illegal, and experts say the patterns warrant closer scrutiny. We look at the evidence and ask who could have known what — and when.
0:00 Observers warn of illegal insider trading during Iran war 0:32 Joshua Mitts, Professor of law at Columbia Law School, New York
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