China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange to raise limits, margin ratios for international copper futures contracts from the 9th of February closing settlement

The decision by China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange to raise limits and margin ratios for international copper futures contracts may indicate a tightening stance on speculative trading in the metals market.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 5 Feb 2026, 11:07 UTCOn the live feed at 10:47 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This could reflect underlying concerns about volatility or supply chain dynamics, which could ultimately impact pricing and risk appetite for copper. Traders should watch for reactions from market participants as this change could affect both liquidity and price movements going forward.

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