Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- CME Group is increasing margins on Comex gold and silver futures after rates suffered their biggest declines in decades. CME Group announced a 33% increase in maintenance margin requirements for gold futures, effective Monday, February 2, 2026. This is part of a broader, second, rapid increase on precious metals in three days, with silver margins rising 36%, platinum by 25%, and palladium by 14%, following extreme price volatility. In response, MCX (India) revised margins, with bullion gold at 20% and silver at 25%, effective Feb 1, 2026.
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