Commodities Buzz: CME and MCX implement significant margin hikes for precious metals

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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