WASHINGTON: Unusual and highly profitable trading activity has been detected in global stock markets minutes before key announcements by US President Donald Trump, raising fresh concerns among financial analysts and regulatory observers.
According to an investigative report by the BBC, significant market fluctuations particularly in oil prices during periods of heightened tensions involving Iran were preceded by irregular trading patterns that appear difficult to explain as coincidence.
The report analyzed financial data across multiple markets and compared it with time-sensitive statements made by Donald Trump, which had an immediate and substantial impact on global trading conditions.
It found repeated instances where trading volumes and profit-making positions surged shortly before these announcements were made public.
Experts suggest that the pattern could indicate possible illegal insider trading, where non-public or privileged information is used to gain financial advantage in advance of market-moving events.
Financial analysts warn that if these allegations are substantiated, they could represent serious violations of international financial regulations and potentially undermine investor confidence in global markets.
The issue has sparked renewed debate in international financial circles over the influence of high-profile political statements on volatile markets and the need for stricter monitoring mechanisms.
