Silver price stock jumps: SLV rallies as silver nears record highs and CME tightens margin rules
SLV surged 4.4% to $80.59 Tuesday as spot silver hit a record $87.16 an ounce before easing. CME will shift precious-metals margin requirements to a percentage of notional value after Tuesday’s close. December U.S. inflation data reinforced expectations the Fed will keep rates steady this month. Silver miners rose alongside the metal in early trading.