Gold prices are trading not far from unchanged in quieter dealings early U.S. trading Monday. The Christmas holiday on Thursday is making for thin volumes as many players are already off for the week. February Comex gold was last up $0.20 at $1,195.80 an ounce. Spot gold was last up $1.30 at $1,196.00. March Comex silver last traded down $0.01 at $16.02 an ounce.
