P.M. Kitco Metals Roundup: Gold Ends Modestly Up as Buyers Step in When U.S. Dollar Index Sells Off

(Kitco News) - Gold prices ended the U.S. day session with modest gains and near the daily high Thursday, on a late-day bounce. Bargain hunters stepped in to buy the dip in gold prices at the same time the U.S. dollar index sold off from higher levels seen earlier in the day. April Comex gold last traded up $2.60 at $1,591.00 an ounce. Spot gold was last quoted up $4.60 at $1,592.75.  May Comex silver last traded down $0.158 at $28.80 an ounce.