?BAD for metals? High interest points out the strengths of metals. IN the early 80s gold went to +800. per ounce up from 100 $ range when the high interest rates came about. In the present MKT many annalysists point the finger to lots of latent strength pending to break out in gold, not pumpers either, Forbes had an article stating a very high valuation per ounce, way above the present ppo. My druthers is to error on the side of caution. I will wear my seatbelt.