CME Lowers COMEX Copper Futures Margin in December & January

Published: Dec 1, 2017 09:19

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CME said on Thursday, COMEX copper futures margin for speculators will be lowered by 11.1% in December and January from $3,150 to $2,800 per hand.

SHANGHAI, Dec.1 (SMM)－CME said on Thursday, COMEX copper futures margin for speculators will be lowered by 11.1% in December and January from $3,150 to $2,800 per hand. CME said all initial margin is 110% of above amount. The adjustment will take effect from market closing on Dec.1^st.

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