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Old 11-20-2009, 10:01 PM
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$160 equals 100:1 on EUR/USD?

Last I checked, EUR/USD closed today at 1.4861. On a standard lot, 100 to 1 would be $148.61. Why is FXCM pegging margin on EUR/USD at $160?
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