P.M. Kitco Roundup: Gold Ends Moderately Lower On Profit Taking, Stronger U.S. Dollar Index

(Kitco News) -Gold prices ended the U.S. day session moderately lower but up from the daily low Thursday, on some profit taking and a technical correction after recent gains that saw the market hit a 3.5-month high Wednesday. The key "outside markets" were also in a bearish daily posture for the precious metals Thursday, as the U.S. dollar index was sharply higher and crude oil prices were weaker. December Comex gold was last down $8.00 at $1,410.80 an ounce. Spot gold was last quoted down $6.80...