Gold Weaker as Rallying U.S. Dollar Remains a Major Bearish Outside Market Force

(Kitco News) - Gold ended the U.S. day session modestly lower, with Comex futures prices closing at a fresh four-year-low close Monday. The precious metals markets are still anchored by the strong rally in the U.S. dollar index. December Comex gold was last down $4.00 at $1,167.60 an ounce. Spot gold was last quoted down $5.60 at $1,167.75. December Comex silver last traded down $0.036 at $16.07 an ounce.