Investors Bet $950 Million on Oil Before Ceasefire Deal

Traders sold $950 million in oil futures hours before a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was announced. Crude prices fell 15% after the news on Wednesday.

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Investors executed a massive $950 million short position on oil prices just hours before a significant geopolitical shift between the United States and Iran. This wager represents the latest in a series of high-stakes trades occurring immediately prior to major policy shifts from the White House.

A conceptual illustration of the oil market featuring miniature barrels, a pump jack, and a U.S. dollar banknote, captured on June 6, 2023. Photo by Dado Ruvic/Reuters.
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