Gold Near Steady on Chart Consolidation; Fresh Inputs Awaited

Gold prices are trading not far from unchanged levels in early U.S. trading Wednesday, on some backing and filling on the charts after recent gains that saw prices hit a three-week high Tuesday. Traders are awaiting fresh, significant fundamental news to impact gold prices. February Comex gold was last $0.20 at $1,198.00 an ounce. Spot gold was last up $0.50 at $1,198.50. March Comex silver last traded up $0.075 at $16.30 an ounce.

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