New York Mercantile Exchange To Change Margins For Gold Futures Contracts

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. today announced margin changes for its gold futures contracts, effective as of the close of business today.

Margins for the February 2007 to December 2010 gold futures contracts will increase to $2,750 from $2,250 for clearing and non–clearing members and to $3,713 from $3,038 for customers. All other months will remain unchanged.