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China Raises Margin Requirements to 100%, Sparking Stock Volatility

1/19/2026

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On January 19, 2026, China will raise minimum margin requirements for stock purchases from 80% to 100%.
The margin-rule change aims to curb speculation in high-momentum tech stocks like Cambricon Technologies and Foxconn Industrial Internet, potentially increasing volatility.
Cambricon Technologies closed at 1,424.05 yuan.
Foxconn Industrial Internet closed at 63.00 yuan after gains.
Traders monitor for signs of forced selling and the impact of new economic data released the same day.

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Story summary

On January 19, 2026, China will raise minimum margin requirements for stock purchases from 80% to 100%.
The margin-rule change aims to curb speculation in high-momentum tech stocks like Cambricon Technologies and Foxconn Industrial Internet, potentially increasing volatility.
Cambricon Technologies closed at 1,424.05 yuan.
Foxconn Industrial Internet closed at 63.00 yuan after gains.
Traders monitor for signs of forced selling and the impact of new economic data released the same day.