Gold prices are modestly higher in early U.S. trading Friday. A U.S. employment report that was close to market expectations had just a slight bullish impact on gold prices. A lower U.S. dollar index Friday morning is also a slightly bullish outside market force for the precious metals. February Comex gold was last up $6.80 at $1,214.90 an ounce. Spot gold was last up $6.20 at $1,215.60. March Comex silver last traded up $0.02 at $16.40 an ounce.
