SHFE says it will adjust price limits and margin requirements for certain gold and silver futures contracts from listing

The Shanghai Futures Exchange's decision to adjust price limits and margin requirements for gold and silver futures contracts signals a response to market volatility or liquidity considerations.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 14 Apr 2026, 09:01 UTCOn the live feed at 08:41 UTC — 4 more headlines followed before this page went public

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A senior Iranian lawmaker said ships from countries supporting US sanctions against Iran could face restrictions and higher costs when passing through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran International reports

08:42

[MARKET UPDATE] Fixed benchmarks gain on US-Iran talk optimism

08:41

SHFE says it will adjust price limits and margin requirements for certain gold and silver futures contracts from listing

08:39

[MARKET ANALYSIS] Global equities gain on hopes of a second round of talks, MC FP hit following poor Q1 report; US banks ahead

08:38

[MARKET ANALYSIS] Energy eases amid continued reports of further US-Iran talks

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This move may impact trading behavior in these metals, potentially leading to increased volatility as traders adapt to the new conditions. Watch for reactions from market participants and potential spillover effects in related commodities and risk assets.

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