CME Group lowers margin requirements for gold and silver futures contracts

The margin for gold futures with a non-heightened risk profile will be reduced from 6% to 5%. The initial margin for gold futures with a heightened risk profile (HRP) will decrease from 6.6% to 5.5%. The margin for silver futures with a non-HRP will be lowered from 11% to 10%. The initial margin for silver futures with a HRP will decrease from 12.1% to 11%. The margins for platinum and palladium will also be reduced. These adjustments will officially take effect after the market closes on Friday.