A.M. Kitco Metals Roundup: Gold Higher Amid Bullish 'Outside Market' Forces

(Kitco News) - Gold prices are moderately higher in early U.S. trading Wednesday, boosted by bullish outside markets--a lower U.S. dollar index and higher crude oil prices. Short covering is also featured ahead of key economic data just around the corner. December Comex gold was last up $10.30 at $1,318.50 an ounce. Spot gold was last quoted up $6.80 at $1319.25. December Comex silver last traded up $0.269 at $21.905 an ounce.