P.M. Kitco Roundup: Gold Ends Slightly Up On Short Covering, Weaker U.S. Dollar Index

(Kitco News) - Gold prices ended a lackluster U.S. day session with slight gains Monday, supported by short covering and a weaker U.S. dollar index. Traders are awaiting fresh fundamental inputs to drive the gold and silver markets this week. December Comex gold was last up $1.40 at $1,314.60 an ounce. Spot gold was last quoted down $1.00 at $1315.25. December Comex silver last traded down $0.162 at $21.67 an ounce.