Gold Ends Weaker on Firmer U.S. Dollar, Upbeat U.S. Economic Data

(Kitco News) - Gold prices ended the U.S. day session moderately lower Wednesday, pressured by a higher U.S. dollar index and on fresh, upbeat U.S. economic data. February gold was last down $9.20 at $1,220.40 an ounce. Spot gold was last quoted down $10.60 at $1221.50. March Comex silver last traded down $0.352 at $19.435 an ounce.