We continue to climb in spite of the stock-market rise, all helped by the possibility that the Fed may no longer be continuing its raise (in interest rates). We are waiting to see if in fact that will happen.
It was triggered by the dollar, the yen, and of course the idea of $70 crude. (Higher) oil didn't help the stock market, so investors were looking for another place to put their money and they seem to be looking at the metals.