Performance Bond Requirements: Coal, Freight, Crude Oil Spreads, Metals, Natural Gas Basis, and Petroleum Spread Outrights; Refined Products Intra-Commodity Spread Charges- Effective Monday, March 19, 2012

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As per the normal review of market volatility to ensure adequate collateral coverage, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc., Clearing House Risk Management staff approved the performance bond requirements for the following products listed below.

The rates will be effective after the close of business on

Monday, March 19, 2012.

Current rates as of:

Thursday, March 15, 2012.

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