CME Group raises gold and silver margins for third time as market volatility persists
CME Group raised margin requirements for gold and silver futures on Friday to manage risks from extreme price swings. This is the third hike since late January.
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CME Group Inc. has announced an increase in initial and maintenance margin requirements for COMEX 100 Gold Futures and COMEX 5000 Silver Futures, effective after the close of business today, Friday, February 6, 2026. As the world's largest commodities exchange, CME Group Inc. is implementing these changes to mitigate counterparty risk amid heightened volatility in the precious metals market. The move directly increases the deposits investors must post and alters clearing-level risk parameters to better manage market exposure.
