I think a combination of, the rate hike which makes the dollar more attractive in the short run. Also, as you mentioned, the Bankers as they absolutely do NOT want anyone even looking at gold or silver so closed to a big market pullback (or crash). Possibly even in combination with metals money flowing to crypto's.

https://steemit.com/whalepower/@ozz/stock-market-traders-are-freaking-out-ron-paul-just-predicted-stocks-plummet-25-and-gold-up-50

Indeed a great time to buy when we see what the support levels do.

@Ozz