Gold Near Steady; No Upside Traction Despite Sharply Lower U.S. Dollar Index

(Kitco News) - Gold prices are trading near unchanged levels in early U.S. trading Friday. The gold and silver bulls are disappointed their metals have received no upside price push from a sharply lower U.S. dollar index Friday morning. It's still a quieter, holiday atmosphere as many traders and investors are still absent. The gold and silver market bears remain in firm technical command. February gold was last down $1.70 at $1,210.40 an ounce. Spot gold was last quoted down $0.30 at $1211.25....