CME Group Hikes Margins on Precious Metals for SECOND TIME in 3 days
- Core Insights Advisory Services
- Jan 1
- 1 min read
Date: January 1, 2026
Source: Hal Turner
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group has increased Margins on Precious Metals Futures Contracts for the second time in three days! it's now 18% collateral for gold, and 60% collateral for silver.
2026 Has Arrived in China; New Silver EXPORT RESTRICTIONS
"On Jan. 1, China's new export-licensing regime takes effect, putting government gatekeepers between 121 million ounces of annual silver exports and the rest of the world. That means 60%-70% of the globally traded refined supply will require Beijing's permission to leave the country."
Many people familiar with the Silver Markets are expecting this move by China to cause a financial "Bloodbath" on Silver Markets this Friday.
