Gold prices ended the U.S. day session slightly higher in the futures market and with scant losses in the cash. Earlier gains that saw some bargain hunting and short covering were eroded as the trading session progressed. A weaker U.S. dollar index on this day kept the gold and silver market bears in check. April Comex gold was last up $2.80 at $1,153.40 an ounce. May Comex silver was last up $0.19 at $15.555 an ounce.
