Gold Sees Mild Corrective Bounce in Quieter Dealings

(Kitco News) - Gold prices are firmer on a modest short-covering bounce following recent selling pressure, in subdued pre-holiday trading early Tuesday. The gold and silver market bears remain in firm technical command. February gold was last up $3.50 at $1,200.60 an ounce. Spot gold was last quoted up $3.10 at $1202.00. March Comex silver last traded up $0.002 at $19.415 an ounce.