Gold prices ended the U.S. day session slightly down in quieter trading Monday. No major, unsettling news developments occurred over the weekend, which limited buying interest in safe-haven gold. A weaker U.S. dollar index on this day did keep the gold sellers from getting too aggressive. Traders and investors are now awaiting this week’s FOMC meeting. December Comex gold was last down $2.40 at $1,229.40 an ounce. Spot gold was last quoted down $1.80 at $1,229.60. December Comex silver last traded down $0.022 at $17.16 an ounce.
