CME Hikes Copper Margins 20% Amid Record High Prices
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CNBC TV18•30-01-2026, 10:12
CME Hikes Copper Margins 20% Amid Record High Prices
- •CME, the Chicago-based financial derivatives exchange, increased Copper trade margins by 20% on Friday, January 30.
- •The revision follows Copper prices hitting record highs in global markets, exceeding $6 per pound on the London Metal Exchange (LME).
- •Initial margins rose from $11,000 to $13,200 per contract, while maintenance margins increased from $10,000 to $12,000.
- •CME previously raised margins for Silver, Platinum, and Palladium contracts due to heightened risk.
- •Copper prices surged 42% in 2025, driven by a weaker dollar, strong Chinese demand, and potential supply shortfalls from energy, data center, and auto sectors.
Why It Matters: CME increased Copper margins by 20% to manage risk after prices reached unprecedented levels.
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