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Gold and silver prices tumble again after historic plunge as CME margin hike bites

Gold and silver prices tumble again after historic plunge as CME margin hike bites

Gold and silver extended their sell-off on Monday as higher margin demands on futures trading added to the rush to cut leveraged bets. Spot gold was down 3.2% at $4,708.19 an ounce by 1008 GMT, after dropping nearly 10% earlier, while spot silver was down 3.4% at $81.65 after a 15% intraday slump. U.S. gold futures for April delivery fell 0.3% to $4,730.40, while platinum slid 4.3% to $2,070.64 and palladium dropped 2.1% to $1,662.68.
Silver price slides again as margin hikes bite; Warsh Fed pick keeps metals on back foot

Silver price slides again as margin hikes bite; Warsh Fed pick keeps metals on back foot

Silver prices dropped again Monday, with spot silver down 3.4% to $81.65 an ounce by 1008 GMT after plunging as much as 15% earlier. The sell-off came as CME margin hikes and a stronger dollar forced traders to scale back leveraged positions. Since hitting a record $121.64 last week, silver has lost roughly a third of its value. “The increase in margin requirements is creating a feedback loop,” said Zain Vawda, an analyst at MarketPulse by OANDA.
JPMorgan stock price holds near $300 as bank backs $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ match and traders eye the Fed

JPMorgan stock price holds near $300 as bank backs $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ match and traders eye the Fed

JPMorgan Chase & Co shares held steady Wednesday after the bank announced it will match the U.S. government’s one-time $1,000 contribution to “Trump Accounts” for children of eligible U.S. employees. The stock last dipped 3 cents to $300.28, moving between $298.11 and $300.45 earlier. CEO Jamie Dimon said the match aims to help workers “start saving early” and “plan for their family’s financial future.” Business Insider pointed out that BlackRock and Charles Schwab have made comparable commitments.
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