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Tariff-induced volatility caused spike in derivative-related margin calls, data shows

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The value of derivative-related margin calls at hedge funds and other market participants nearly tripled after the Trump administration announced larger-than-expected U.S. tariffs this month .

Data showed the total value of those calls rose by 180% from April 2-10 , placing significant liquidity stress on investors, OSTTRA said.

The demand for margin calls increased 35% , much of which stemmed from variation margin.

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