A new BBC News investigation has flagged suspicious trading patterns ahead of several major announcements by Donald Trump since 2025.

The report finds repeated spikes in oil futures, stock indexes, and prediction markets minutes before key statements often with no public information explaining the moves.

One example: on March 9, heavy short bets on oil surged 47 minutes before Trump said the Iran conflict was “very complete” in a CBS interview. Oil prices later dropped 25 percent.

A similar pattern appeared on March 23, when trading volumes jumped just minutes before a post about progress in Iran talks, followed by another sharp market move.

Experts cited in the report say the timing and volume resemble “hallmarks of insider trading.” However, there is currently no direct evidence linking these trades to the administration.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is already investigating some of the activity, but no conclusions have been announced.