Hedge funds face biggest margin calls since 2020 amid tariff turmoil, FT reports

Apr. 06, 2025 10:30 AM ETS&P 500 Index (SPX), GLD, SP500By: Rob Williams, SA News Editor

"Hedge funds are experiencing their most significant margin calls since the onset of the Covid-19 crisis, as global markets reeled from the financial shockwaves caused by President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff measures, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Major Wall Street banks have demanded additional collateral from hedge fund clients whose portfolios suffered sharp declines in value. Several large institutions have reportedly issued their largest margin calls in over four years, reflecting the scale of the market dislocation, the newspaper reported.

The surge in margin requirements comes as investors react to a new wave of trade tensions. Trump’s recent announcement of fresh tariffs prompted immediate retaliatory measures from China, with other nations expected to follow suit. This chain reaction led to a dramatic selloff across asset classes on Thursday and Friday."

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