Gold futures rally over 3% as Treasury yield surge halts. 8/19/26

December Gold futures broke sharply higher, rallying over $45.50 and gaining more than 3% as long-dated bond sell-offs eased and investor demand accelerated. Broader precious metals tracked gold higher, with September Silver futures capturing $66 per ounce and October Platinum futures rising near $1,800 per ounce. In interest rates, the U.S. Treasury announced increased auction sizes for nominal long-ended debt, placing upward pressure on bond issuance as 30-Year yields stabilized near two-decade highs. Meanwhile, September Copper futures steadied after session gains, supported by 35,000 tons of warehouse inflows that helped relieve recent supply tightness. Learn more about trading futures and options at CME Group: https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/metals.html #Gold #PreciousMetals #Futures