• VSCode Version: 1.32.1
  05f146c
  x64
  

• OS Version: Windows 10 Pro 1809 build 17763.348

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Open .md file with internet link inside.
2. Press Ctrl + Click in the link
3. See ** on end of the link in web browser.

Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes

bold links don't open in markdown file using editor mode with Ctrl + click I believe the two * in end are sending to the browser, this is don't occurs in preview mode they work properly.