Group 1 - The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has raised margin requirements for gold and silver futures following a historic price drop in these metals [1] - For gold contracts, the margin for non-high-risk contracts will increase from 6% to 8%, while high-risk contracts will rise from 6.6% to 8.8% [1] - In silver futures, the margin for non-high-risk contracts will increase from 11% to 15%, and for high-risk contracts, it will rise from 12.1% to 16.5% [1] Group 2 - The margin increase is part of a "routine review" of market volatility to ensure adequate collateral coverage [1] - This adjustment will take effect after the market closes on the following Monday [1] - The margin hikes may further strain smaller participants in the market, as they may struggle to provide the additional cash required [1] Group 3 - Earlier in the week, the exchange had already raised margin requirements for silver, platinum, and palladium futures after a rapid price increase [2] - The Shanghai Futures Exchange has also announced adjustments to the price limits and margin ratios for silver futures, effective February 3, 2026 [3] - The price limit for silver futures will increase from 16% to 17%, while the margin for hedging positions will rise from 17% to 18%, and for general positions from 18% to 19% [3][5]
史诗级崩盘!突然宣布:提高黄金、白银保证金
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-31 13:48