high. >> consumer settlement is down. >> there's a lot of economic anxiety out there. people are feeling down and out. i don't think it's going to feel like a recovery to many individuals until confidence comes back, until their friends, families, neighbors get job leads, job interviews until the stock market shows consistent performance. until the fed raises the short-term rates. we are a long way away from what feels like a recover because so many parts of the economy isn't working out. >> what about gold? >> there's your shining star. >> $1,300 an ounce. >> why is it up so high? lack of confidence in the global economy. a lot of uncertainty. gold is seen as a safe haven. from a consumers perspective, it's a good time to sell your jewelry, if you have earrings,