P.M. Kitco Roundup: Gold Ends Modestly Lower On Bearish Outside Market Forces

(Kitco News) - Gold prices ended the U.S. day session moderately lower Tuesday and gave up slight gains scored just after the futures market opened in New York. The key "outside markets" were bearish for the precious metals Tuesday, as the U.S. dollar index was higher and crude oil prices were lower. December Comex gold was last down $4.10 at $1,310.60 an ounce. Spot gold was last quoted down $3.70 at $1311.50. December Comex silver last traded steady at $21.70 an ounce.