Futures brokers in the US are reporting large increases in the level of customer funds held in futures accounts. Total customer funds hit a record level of $370 billion in March and continued at a high level in April, and most brokers are reporting double-digit increases in customer funds compared to a year ago.
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CONTINUE READINGFutures Accounts: Customers continued to hold a very large amount of funds in futures accounts at US FCMs in April. The total amount reached $365.5 billion in April, down slightly from the record of $370 billion set in March 2022 but up 22% from a year ago and well above any other month in this data series.
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