What is the U.S. CFTC investigating regarding oil futures trading and the timing of Trump's decision on Iran strikes?

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is scrutinizing a surge in oil futures trading that occurred moments before President Donald Trump postponed strikes on Tehran in March, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. The inquiry focuses on at least three firms, according to documents and a person familiar with the matter.

Which news outlets reported or attempted to verify this CFTC investigation, and what was their level of confirmation?

The Wall Street Journal reported the CFTC’s probe on Tuesday, citing documents and a person familiar with the matter. Reuters stated it could not immediately verify the report, indicating no independent confirmation was available at the time of its reporting.

US CFTC probes spike in oil futures trading before Trump postponed Iran strikes, WSJ reports

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US CFTC probes spike in oil futures trading before Trump postponed Iran strikes, WSJ reports

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