Senate Democrats have announced plans to scrutinize Donald Trump’s financial gains from his oil and gas investments as fuel prices rise for American consumers. A report suggested that Trump’s energy-sector holdings have increased significantly, while the average American family has faced higher fuel expenses. The White House says Trump’s investment portfolio is managed independently, with no direct involvement from the president or his family. The news has had only a moderate effect in prediction markets: YES shares have edged up for the question of oil prices being below $85 on November 2 alongside a Republican Senate win, although overall confidence remains low. Uncertainty persists about the potential effects of the Iran war on oil markets, Trump’s reported investment activities, and the accusations on Senate control and oil-price thresholds.
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