Precious metals rise as equity rout drives investors toward safe havens

CME Group Inc. CME has increased margin requirements for gold and silver contracts to mitigate exchange risk as extreme volatility continues to grip global markets. The decision comes as a rout in global stocks extended into a third consecutive session, driving a surge in safe-haven demand that has significantly impacted the pricing of precious metals. This completed action by the exchange is expected to fundamentally change trading costs and risk-management considerations for market participants during this period of acute stress.