NEW YORK — In a remarkable new development that has stunned both Wall Street and the world of metaphysics, oil traders executed millions in well-timed trades just minutes before President Trump tweeted about postponing attacks on Iran’s power plants, leading many to believe traders have unlocked psychic abilities — or at least very advanced push notifications.

Market observers watched in awe as trading volume on West Texas Intermediate contracts mysteriously spiked at exactly 9:53 AM, precisely seven minutes before the President’s declaration. “We thought it was just another Monday, and suddenly, every hedge fund manager seemed to intuit the international mood swing,” said Derek Hartwell, an analyst at Quantum Dynamics Capital. “Frankly, I wish I’d stopped listening to CNBC and started reading tarot cards.”

The Securities and Exchange Commission has begun an official investigation into what it called, “the most suspicious collective hunch since the GameStop short squeeze.” However, traders insist there is nothing nefarious about their success. “I just have a sixth sense when it comes to the President’s Twitter activity,” explained Madison Greer, a junior commodities trader with uncanny timing. “If you drink enough Red Bull and stare at Trump’s profile picture long enough, you can sort of feel what he’s going to tweet next — it’s like presidential ASMR.”

Industry insiders are now urging trading floors to be cleansed with sage in hopes of shutting down the psychic network. “We simply want a level playing field,” said Bob Chauncey, executive director of the Fair Futures Association. “If the traders are using Ouija boards and presidential voodoo dolls, I think regulators need to be notified.”