Shanghai Futures Exchange adjusts margin ratios, price limits for contracts including Copper (CU2702), Gold (AU2605) and Silver (AG2702)

The Shanghai Futures Exchange's adjustment of margin ratios and price limits for copper, gold, and silver contracts signals a shift in trading conditions that could influence market liquidity and volatility.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 9 Feb 2026, 12:57 UTCOn the live feed at 12:37 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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By changing these parameters, the exchange is likely reacting to underlying supply-demand dynamics or recent price trends, which could affect not only sentiment in the metals market but also broader commodity inflation expectations and currency valuations linked to these assets.

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