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- CME Group raised margin requirements for precious-metal futures twice in one week to curb volatility.
- The move pushed silver from a record high of $84 to about $70, a 14% drop.
- Analysts say the higher margins pressured traders, causing some to cut their positions.
- Historically, similar margin increases have coincided with price crashes, but some experts expect a long-term rebound driven by demand and limited supply.
