Good afternoon, Steemians!

I hope you're all having a great day. It's Friday, and markets will be closing in mere hours, but I wanted to talk about something that not a lot of people might be aware of: Gold hit $1,300 for the first time in 2017. Don't believe me? Here's some proof:

Is it because of the KKK thing in Virginia? Steve Bannon being fired from the White House? The Barcelona attacks? My guess is that yes, it's because of those things. Whenever there's uncertainty, it seems that gold and silver make moves. People want to pour into safe haven assets, and gold and silver are just that.

I think it's just about time to sit back and watch the show, folks. I think we're just getting started here. What are your thoughts? Do you think they'll let PMs go up, or will they continue to suppress them as long as they possibly can?

I don't know what to make of this, and I think there are too many factors in play to make any certain statement about it. With a phony economy, phony numbers, and manipulation at every corner, who knows what's real and what isn't? It just seems like the caged animal is clawing at the lock, and it's only a matter of time until he gets out.