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China is adjusting trading limits for silver and nickel futures, the maximum number of intraday positions for silver has been reduced to 3k lots (prev. 7k) , as of January 20th

China's decision to cut the maximum intraday positions for silver futures from 7,000 to 3,000 lots signals a tightening of market access, which could lead to increased volatility and liquidity concerns in the silver market.

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China is adjusting trading limits for silver and nickel futures, the maximum number of intraday positions for silver has been reduced to 3k lots (prev. 7k) , as of January 20th

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This adjustment may also put upward pressure on silver prices if traders respond by reducing their positions significantly, affecting the broader commodities market and potentially impacting correlated assets like nickel.

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