Gold Near Steady; Silver Pushes To 6-Week High
Kitco News Gold prices were near steady in early-afternoon U.S. trading Thursday. Silver prices were modestly up and scored a six-week high today. The U.S. dollar index has been drifting lower this week, which is a positive development for the precious metals market bulls. August Comex gold futures were last up $0.50 an ounce at $1,301.80. July Comex silver was last up $0.141 at $16.83 an ounce. Gains in the safe-haven metals were again limited today by upbeat trader and inve