31 Jan 2026 | 5 Mins Read

CME hikes margins for gold and silver following sharp price drop

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CME Group is raising margins for Comex gold and silver futures due to market volatility. Gold margins rise to 8% (8.8% for heightened risk profile) and silver to 15% (16.5% for heightened risk profile). Increases take effect from Monday's close following a "normal review of market volatility" to ensure adequate collateral coverage, potentially edging out smaller traders.