[CME Raises Margin Rates for Gold and Silver Futures] According to a report by Jinse Finance, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) issued a notice on February 5 local time, announcing adjustments to the margin rates (Outright Rates) for certain gold, silver, and aluminum futures contracts. The document shows that the new margin rate for gold has been raised to 9%, while the margin rate for silver has been increased to 18%. The new standards will take effect after the close of trading on February 6 local time.