P.M. Kitco Roundup: Comex Gold Ends Higher on Safe-Haven Demand amid U.S. Gov't Shutdown

(Kitco News) - Gold prices ended the U.S. day session with good gains and near the daily high Monday. Safe-haven demand amid the uncertainty surrounding the U.S. government's partial shutdown, a weaker U.S. dollar index and short covering were all bullish daily inputs for the yellow metal. December Comex gold was last up $13.80 at $1,323.80 an ounce. Spot gold was last quoted up $12.50 at $1324.25. December Comex silver last traded up $0.598 at $22.35 an ounce.