Comex Gold Ends Weaker As Outside Markets Turn Bearish -- Firmer USDX, Lower Oil

(Kitco News) - Comex gold futures prices lost their early gains and ended the U.S. day session slightly lower Wednesday. The key ?outside markets? turned bearish for the precious metals as the trading session progressed. The U.S. dollar was lifted by some upbeat U.S. economic data, while crude oil sold off on a bearish weekly U.S. energy stocks report. February gold was last down $2.70 at $1,238.80 an ounce. Spot gold was last quoted down $2.60 at $1240.00. March Comex silver last traded down $...