CME Group has lowered margin requirements for gold and silver, with gold decreasing from 9% to 7% and silver from 18% to 14%.
CME Group announced that it will reduce the initial margin requirement for its COMEX 100 Gold Futures from 9% to 7%, while also lowering the initial margin for COMEX 5000 Silver Futures from 18% to 14%. CME Group stated that the new margin requirements will take effect after the market close on March 6, 2026.
Is the biggest buyer of gold about to change course? Poland's central bank governor unveils a bold move: planning to sell gold reserves to raise military funding.
A 'money bag' dispute has erupted in Polish politics! The central bank governor, in collaboration with the president, proposed selling gold at high prices and repurchasing it at lower prices to raise substantial military funds.
Express News | CME Group reduces margin requirements for gold and silver futures contracts.
Originally planned for four weeks, now preparing for a 100-day campaign: Trump administration compelled to escalate Middle East war deployment.
According to a notification obtained by POLITICO, the U.S. Central Command is requesting that the Pentagon deploy additional military intelligence personnel to its headquarters in Tampa, Florida, to support operations targeting Iran for at least 100 days, potentially extending until September.
Shares of Precious Metal Companies Are Trading Lower Amid a Stronger Dollar and Rising Yields as the Market Drops Due to the Ongoing Conflict in the Middle East.
Express News | The Iranian military announced that it had struck the US 'Lincoln' aircraft carrier using a drone.
Express News | Trump: I support the Kurds launching an offensive against Iran; I think if they want to do so, that would be great.
Express News | Trump: Personal involvement required in Iran's succession arrangement; does not accept the son of Khamenei as the next Supreme Leader.
Late at night, the US stock market plunged across the board! Iran announced: it is prepared to respond to potential US ground operations! Crude oil prices surged while gold plummeted—what happened?
Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, posted on social media on the 5th, stating that Iran is prepared to respond to potential ground operations by the United States. He indicated that Iran is well aware of plans by some U.S. officials to initiate ground actions within Iran, but Iran has made thorough preparations and will, at any cost, "bring shame to those U.S. officials."
Express News | Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council: Prepared to respond to U.S. ground operations
Express News | Global Diplomatic Coordination Pressures Ghana to Suspend Increase in Gold Royalties
Mystery remains unresolved? Speculation grows over Iran's new Supreme Leader, with rumors suggesting an official announcement of Mojtaba today.
It was previously reported that the official announcement meeting of Iran's Assembly of Experts scheduled for Thursday would be held online, with at least eight experts absent in protest of hereditary rule. The Revolutionary Guards are still lobbying the opposition, claiming that a new leader must be determined as soon as possible to stabilize the situation, but the internal crisis remains difficult to conceal.
Express News | Reports indicate that Poland's central bank intends to sell its gold reserves to fund defense programs.
Bridgewater founder reaffirms support for gold: everyone should allocate at least 5% to gold.
① Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, is bullish on gold, considering it irreplaceable and superior to Bitcoin; ② Dalio recommends that individuals allocate 5% to 15% of their investment portfolio to gold in order to diversify risks during times of crisis.
Morgan Stanley: Weakness is only temporary; rising tensions may drive gold prices toward $5,700.
Strategists believe that the recent sell-off in gold may reflect investors' intention to cash out during periods of market stress, rather than a fundamental shift in sentiment.
The US Defense Secretary stated that the conflict between the US and Iran might last eight weeks or longer. Iran denied reports of seeking negotiations, while Wang Yi held phone conversations with Middle Eastern foreign ministers.
The U.S. Defense Secretary stated that the U.S. and Israel plan to 'fully control' Iranian airspace within a week, with the U.S. able to sustain operational intensity effortlessly; NATO's interception of Iranian missiles will not trigger the collective defense clause. The U.S. Defense Secretary confirmed that a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, with Sri Lanka reporting at least 80 fatalities. An aide to Khamenei stated there is no intention to negotiate with the U.S., asserting they can fight as long as they did during the Iran-Iraq War; Iran's military claims to have completed 17 rounds of strikes against the U.S. and Israel, alleging over 500 U.S. soldiers have died and three U.S. THAAD missile defense systems have been destroyed. NATO condemned Iran's attack on Türkiye, marking the first interception of an Iranian missile targeting a member state since the conflict began; the UK is reportedly considering joining strikes against Iran, while Germany’s Defense Minister stated German
Express News | Iran Begins Shifting Governance Focus to Prepare for Potential Long-Term Conflict
Express News | Iran strongly denied rumors of secret negotiations and accused The New York Times of waging 'psychological warfare.'
The son of Khamenei is reported to have been chosen as Iran's Supreme Leader, marking a victory for the hardline faction?
Iran’s power transition has entered a critical window, with the son of Khamenei receiving strong backing from the Revolutionary Guards. Experts claim his election would solidify Iran's hardline foreign policy, though political figures closely tied to him hold a different view.
Express News | Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Full commitment to winning the 'battle for survival'