P.M. Kitco Metals Roundup: Gold Ends Near Steady As Market Pauses; U.S. Jobs Data Awaited

(Kitco News) - Gold prices ended the U.S. day session not far from unchanged Monday. The market took a pause following last week's gains and ahead of Tuesday morning's key U.S. employment report. December Comex gold was last up $0.30 at $1,314.90 an ounce. Spot gold was last quoted down $1.60 at $1316.25. December Comex silver last traded up $0.312 at $22.225 an ounce.