Gold prices ended the U.S. day session higher and scored a three-week high Tuesday. Keener risk aversion in the market place early this week has prompted safe-haven demand for gold. Short covering in the futures market and bargain hunting in the cash market were also featured, after prices last Friday dropped to a four-week low. February Comex gold was last up $12.10 at $1,216.10 an ounce. Spot gold was last up $10.90 at $1,216.50. March Comex silver last traded up $0.332 at $16.545 an ounce.
