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Margin changes?



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Recently the exchanges boosted the margin requirements for several 
contracts.  The S&P went up a bit, but the ND jumped almost 70%, from 
something like $8000 to $13770.

Obviously that can put a dent in your planned trading rate, but it's 
probably a good precaution given the recent craziness in the markets. 
But I'm wondering how long this is likely to last?  Will the 
exchanges lower the margins once things calm a bit (whenever THAT 
is), or is this likely to be the status quo until the NEXT time they 
crank 'em up again?

Thanks,
Gary