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Gold bugs spend $180 million betting all's clear for metal as bond yields stall

Friday, August 7, 2026


Gold investors purchased $180 million in bullish call options as gold prices declined 25 percent from their January peak. Call options allow buyers to purchase gold at a predetermined price within a set timeframe. The purchasing activity occurred as U.S. bond yields remained relatively flat.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/07/gold-bugs-spend-180-million-betting-alls-clear-for-metal-as-bond-yields-stall.html

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