Gold ended the U.S. day session slightly higher in quieter trading Thursday. The market got a boost on the key outside markets being in a bullish posture on this day—solidly higher crude oil prices and a lower U.S. dollar index. Short covering in the futures market from Wednesday’s selling pressure was also featured. However, better trader and investor risk appetite that boosted the stock markets squelched buyer interest in safe-haven gold. April Comex gold was last up $2.00 at $1,221.60 an ounce. March Comex silver last traded up $0.049 at $16.81 an ounce.
