A.M. Kitco Metals Roundup: Gold Prices Trade Near Steady Amid Calmer Market Place

(Kitco News) - Comex gold futures prices are not straying too far from the unchanged mark in quieter dealings Wednesday. The gold market bears remain in near-term technical control. Comex August gold last traded up $0.50 at $1,377.50 an ounce. Spot gold was last quoted down $0.50 at $1,378.25. July Comex silver last traded up $0.089 at $21.735 an ounce.