China's Shanghai Gold Exchange to increase margin ratios, price limits for some gold and silver contracts from the 9th of February closing settlement

The Shanghai Gold Exchange's decision to increase margin ratios and price limits for certain gold and silver contracts signals a tightening in trading conditions, likely aimed at controlling excessive volatility.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 6 Feb 2026, 08:16 UTCOn the live feed at 07:56 UTC — 10 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This move can impact liquidity and risk appetite in the gold and silver markets, possibly influencing investor behavior and broader commodity dynamics, especially if coupled with fluctuating demand or geopolitical tensions.

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