Spot Silver Declines Over 5%; Spot Palladium and Platinum Drop Nearly 7%
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 31 2025
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Source: aastocks
Precious Metals Decline: Spot silver, platinum, and palladium experienced significant declines, with silver down 5.1%, palladium down 6.2%, and platinum down 7.3%, while gold saw a slight increase of 0.2%.
CME Margin Requirement Increase: In response to market volatility, the CME Group raised margin requirements for precious metals futures for the second time in a week, impacting trading for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
