The Global Update

In anticipation of the Employment Situation Report that was released on 4/3/26 at 7:30 AM CT, Day Trading Margins on the Equity Index Markets were temporarily increased. Day Trading Margins on the Equity Index markets have returned to normal.

In observance of the Good Friday Holiday, there are revised trading hours. Please be aware that any open positions must meet the Exchange Maintenance Margin Requirement 15 minutes before the market halt. Equity Markets – Normal Hours on Thursday and

Day Trading Margins on Equity Index Markets are Back to Normal. Reminder: Day Trading Margins remain increased for Energy markets due the current political situation. Ironbeam Accounts: CL $20,000   |   QM $10,000   |   MCL $2,000 Dorman Accounts: Day Trading margins

In anticipation of the PPI (Producer Price Index) Report that was released on Wednesday, 3/18/26 at 7:30 AM CT, Day Trading Margins on equity index markets were temporarily increased. Day Trading Margins on equity index markets have returned to normal.

In anticipation of the CPI (Consumer Price Index) Report that was released on 3/11/26 at 7:30 AM CT, Day Trading Margins for index were temporarily increased. Day Trading Margins for index markets have returned to normal.

In observance of the Juneteenth Holiday, there are revised trading hours.  There will be a trading halt at 12:00 PM CST on Thursday, June 19th for: Equity & Interest Rate Products. There will also be a trading halt that day at

In observance of the Memorial Day Holiday, there are revised trading hours.  There will be a trading halt at 12:00 PM CST on Monday, May 26th for: Equity & Interest Rate Products. There will also be a trading halt that day

We’ve all heard the saying “trust your gut.” Many of us do this more often than we realize. Trusting your gut means looking inward, beyond the noisy chatter of thought, and toward that fuzzy space of perception–a mix of instinct,