Suspiciously well-timed oil and prediction market trades tied to the Iran-U.S. conflict have reportedly totalled close to US$7 billion, raising fresh questions about geopolitics, insider conviction and how markets price fear.

Oil surged after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned the conflict with Iran was “not over,” sending Brent crude above US$104 a barrel and WTI close to US$95.

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode turns to veteran trader Simon Ree, Founder of Tao of Trading, to unpack whether these trades were pure foresight, sophisticated probability analysis - or something more.

Suspiciously well-timed oil and prediction market trades tied to the Iran-U.S. conflict have reportedly totalled close to US$7 billion, raising fresh questions about geopolitics, insider conviction and how markets price fear.
Oil surged after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned the conflict with Iran was &ldquo;not over,&rdquo; sending Brent crude above US$104 a barrel and WTI close to US$95. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode turns to veteran trader Simon Ree, Founder of Tao of Trading, to unpack whether these trades were pure foresight, sophisticated probability analysis - or something more.

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In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint — with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.

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In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint &mdash; with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.

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LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: $7 Billion Oil Bets - Did Traders See the Iran Conflict Coming?

What’s Money Trauma and how can you heal from it? 

Michelle Martin finds out in this insightful conversation with Gail Wong, Professional Coach and Investor, Livetrue. 

What&rsquo;s Money Trauma and how can you heal from it?&nbsp;
Michelle Martin finds out in this insightful conversation with Gail Wong, Professional Coach and Investor, Livetrue.&nbsp;

Money and Me: Change your relationship with Money 

After a lively on-air debate between dividend investing and ETFs, listeners cast their votes - and the results are revealing.

Then Michelle explores executive presence and the subtle signals that shape influence at work.
Because in modern careers, competence alone is rarely enough - presence can shape opportunity. 

Hosted by Michelle Martin.

After a lively on-air debate between dividend investing and ETFs, listeners cast their votes - and the results are revealing.
Then Michelle explores executive presence and the subtle signals that shape influence at work. Because in modern careers, competence alone is rarely enough - presence can shape opportunity. 
Hosted by Michelle Martin.

LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: What Listeners Really Chose and Presence

Passive income goes head-to-head as ETF investing battles dividend growth investing in a lively showdown, as we ask which investing style might be best suited to be the main pillar for anyone's portfolio?

Tim Phillips argues for the long-term power of ETFs, while Willie Keng makes the case for intelligent dividend investing.

The debate dives into whether ETFs are still good diversifiers given market concentration, why dividend investing may not just be for retirees, and what really grows wealth over time.

There’s also an unexpected “easter egg” in the episode, as both guests reveal a powerful investing moment from their own journeys.

Hosted by Michelle Martin with guests Tim Phillips, Founder, TimTalksMoney (https://www.timtalksmoney.com) and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan. (https://www.dividendtitan.com)

Passive income goes head-to-head as ETF investing battles dividend growth investing in a lively showdown, as we ask which investing style might be best suited to be the main pillar for anyone's portfolio?
Tim Phillips argues for the long-term power of ETFs, while Willie Keng makes the case for intelligent dividend investing. The debate dives into whether ETFs are still good diversifiers given market concentration, why dividend investing may not just be for retirees, and what really grows wealth over time.
There&rsquo;s also an unexpected &ldquo;easter egg&rdquo; in the episode, as both guests reveal a powerful investing moment from their own journeys.
Hosted by Michelle Martin with guests Tim Phillips, Founder, TimTalksMoney (https://www.timtalksmoney.com) and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan. (https://www.dividendtitan.com)

LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: $7 Billion Oil Bets - Did Traders See the Iran Conflict Coming?

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