Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-10-21 08:21Group 1: Gold Market Overview - As of October 21, the price of gold in the domestic market has seen a significant increase, with major retailers reporting higher prices per gram compared to the previous day. For instance, Lao Miao's gold jewelry is quoted at 1294 CNY per gram, up 36 CNY from 1258 CNY, while Chow Tai Fook's price is 1292 CNY, an increase of 30 CNY from 1262 CNY, and Lao Feng Xiang's price is 1290 CNY, up 32 CNY from 1258 CNY [3] Group 2: Institutional Responses to Market Volatility - Due to the recent sharp increase in gold prices, several financial institutions, including Everbright Bank, have begun to impose restrictions on gold trading. Everbright Bank announced that starting October 20, it would gradually terminate business relationships with clients who have no positions in the Shanghai Gold Exchange's spot and deferred business [5] - Other banks, such as Industrial Bank, China Merchants Bank, and China Construction Bank, have also issued warnings regarding the heightened market risks associated with precious metals. Industrial Bank advised clients to closely monitor market trends and manage their positions according to their risk tolerance [7] - China Merchants Bank emphasized the importance of monitoring position status and margin balance, recommending clients to diversify their investments to avoid heavy concentration in precious metals [9] Group 3: Margin Requirements Adjustments - The Shanghai Gold Exchange has increased the margin requirements for gold trading contracts. Effective from October 20, the standard margin ratio for various gold contracts will rise from 38% to 40%, while the margin for silver contracts will increase from 41% to 43%. Additionally, the additional margin requirement will change from 22% to 24% [11]