Business & Economics
Silver Breaks US$79/oz as CME Tightens Futures Rules and China Restricts Exports
On 26-28 Dec 2025 silver vaulted to a record US$79.7 an ounce, triggering a $25,000 initial-margin hike on CME futures and coinciding with Beijing’s January 2026 export-license mandate, together redefining the market’s supply and trading landscape.