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Congress Might Raise Commodities Margin Requirements

The U.S. Congress might raise margin requirements for commodities, The Wall Street Journal reports. In the face of rising food and energy prices, officials are examining low margin requirements, which are currently between 5% and 8%, in the hopes of

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The U.S. Congress might raise margin requirements for commodities, The Wall Street Journal reports.

In the face of rising food and energy prices, officials are examining low margin requirements, which are currently between 5% and 8%, in the hopes of halting speculation. The changes are being considered during a hearing of the House Agriculture Committee.

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