By glancing through Gold/Silver, I would say that the best months for Gold/Silver is coming.

In last 10 yrs, most gain for Gold came in Aug-Sep period. Looks like that there will be no difference this year.

Silver is building a similar base, breaking $39 will quickly bring it to $44 level.

I hope you used this weakness in summer to accumulate more physicals.
Regardless the outcome of Debt ceiling, one thing will not change: Global debt problem and negative interest rate.

Don't get fooled by the constant talks about Gold is trash.