NYMEX To Change Margins For Coal Futures Contract

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. announced today that it will change margins for its Central Appalachian coal futures contract, beginning at the close of business today.

Margins will increase to $12,000 from $11,000 for clearing members, to $13,200 from $12,100 for members, and to $16,200 from $14,850 for customers.