The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) issued a notice on the 27th, local time, adjusting the margin parameters (Outright Rates) for certain silver, platinum, and palladium futures contracts.
According to the document, the new margin requirement for some silver contracts is higher than the previous level, approximately 11% of the nominal value.
The new standards will take effect after the close of trading on January 28, local time.
This notice did not involve any gold-related contracts.