Comex Gold Ends Near Steady; Bears Continue Holding Tight Grip

(Kitco News) - Comex gold futures prices ended the U.S. day session near steady, while the spot gold market was weaker in afternoon trading Tuesday.  Prices are hovering not far above Monday's nearly five-month low as the bears continue to have a firm grip on gold and silver markets. Selling pressure in both gold and silver was limited by a weaker U.S. dollar index Tuesday. February Comex gold was last down $0.30 at $1,241.30 an ounce. Spot gold was last quoted down $9.30 at $1242.75. March Co...