P.M. Kitco Roundup: Gold Ends Higher On Short Covering, Bullish Outside Markets

(Kitco News) - Gold prices ended the U.S. day session moderately higher Wednesday, supported by bullish outside markets--a lower U.S. dollar index and higher crude oil prices. Short covering was also featured ahead of key economic data just around the corner. December Comex gold was last up $9.20 at $1,317.30 an ounce. Spot gold was last quoted up $5.80 at $1318.25. December Comex silver last traded up $0.164 at $21.80 an ounce.