P.M. Kitco Roundup: Gold Ends Near Steady In Quiet Trading, As Fresh News Awaited

(Kitco News) - Gold prices ended the U.S. day session near unchanged in quiet activity Monday. A lack of fresh, bullish fundamental news limited buying interest. However, heightened geopolitical tensions limited the downside price pressure in gold. December Comex gold was last steady at $1,386.50 an ounce. Spot gold was last quoted down $2.00 at $1387.25. December Comex silver last traded down $0.166 at $23.725 an ounce.