In response to geopolitical tension on two fronts, gold is trading dramatically higher today. As of 3 o’clock Eastern Standard Time, gold futures (June contract) are trading $22 higher at 1276.

Given recent events in Syria, as well as genuine concern over North Korea’s nuclear ambitions, gold is reacting in a rather subdued and lackluster manner.

“It's been a hard day's night, and I’ve been working like a dog. 

It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log.” - The Beatles