Who Won the Markets When Trump Postponed the Bombing of Iran?

Who Won the Markets When Trump Postponed the Bombing of Iran?

Since the start of the war, trading in the futures markets has been difficult and, at times, chaotic. In terms of their absolute size, the trades that took place immediately before Trump’s announcement last Monday were not out of the public domain. But the number of transactions was unusually large for the time of day: … Read more

Markets Watchdog Passes Amid Iran Insider Trading Allegations

Markets Watchdog Passes Amid Iran Insider Trading Allegations

Last Saturday, while the world markets were closed, President Donald Trump issued a serious threat to the leaders of Iran: Open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or the United States will “destroy” the country’s energy plants. Then, shortly before American traders returned to work on Monday, Trump backed away from that weakness, announcing … Read more