P.M. Kitco Roundup: Gold Ends Steady As Most Markets Squelched, Awaiting FOMC Next Week

(Kitco News) - Gold prices ended the U.S. day session near unchanged in quiet and lackluster trading Wednesday after hitting a three-week low early on. More risk appetite in the market place this week has been a bearish weight on safe-haven gold. The precious metals and most other markets are on hold at present, awaiting fresh fundamental inputs to drive market prices. December Comex gold was last up $0.30 at $1,364.30 an ounce. Spot gold was last quoted up $1.30 at $1365.00. December Comex sil...