CME Group raises grains and soybean margins

The recent rally in grain prices has prompted the exchange to raise futures margins, effective at 2 p.m. this afternoon.

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Published: Jun 27, 2012

The CME Group has raised its minimum margins on corn, wheat, and soybeans at the close of business this afternoon.

Corn: Hedge margins will increase from $1,750 per contract to $2,000. Mini-contracts will rise from
$350 to $400.

Wheat: Hedge margins will increase from $2,250 per contract to $2,750. Mini-contracts will rise from $450 to $550.

Soybeans: Hedge margins will increase from $2,500 to $3,000 per contract. Mini-contracts will rise from $500 to $600.

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