A.M. Kitco Metals Roundup: Gold Rallies Amid Lower U.S. Dollar Index

(Kitco News) - Comex gold futures prices are moderately higher in early U.S. trading Wednesday, supported in part on short covering and a lower U.S. dollar index. Comex June gold last traded up $12.00 at $1,390.90 an ounce. Spot gold was last quoted up $9.70 at $1,391.75. July Comex silver last traded up $0.137 at $22.33 an ounce.