P.M. Kitco Metals Roundup: Gold Gains On Slumping U.S. Dollar Index, Chart Consolidation

(Kitco News) - Comex gold futures ended the U.S. day session moderately higher Thursday, gaining after trading near steady levels fetched overnight. A lower U.S. dollar index was a bullish outside market factor for the precious metals Thursday. More backing and filling on the charts was also seen. August gold was last up $8.10 at $1,327.60 an ounce. Spot gold was last quoted up $6.80 at $1,329.00. September Comex silver last traded up $0.15 at $20.17 an ounce.