$7bn oil bets before Trump's Iran announcements raise questions

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Reuters data reviewed by Middle East Eye says investors made $7bn in oil bets before Trump’s Iran announcements.

WHO: Reuters

WHAT: Trading data reviewed by Reuters shows investors placed about $7bn in oil bets before Trump’s Iran announcements.

WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: No specific cause was reported.

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