30/1/2026, 10:40:02 am

CME increases copper margin by 20% due to record copper prices

CME raised margin requirements on Copper trades by 20% on January 30, following a record-high price of over $14,000 per metric ton on the London Metal Exchange. Initial margins for Copper rose to $13,200 and maintenance margins to $12,000. Copper prices surged 42% in 2025 due to a weaker dollar, Chinese demand, and supply concerns.