Gold prices ended the U.S. day session higher Thursday, on some short covering and perceived bargain hunting after recent selling pressure. The key “outside markets” were fully bullish for the precious metals on this day, as the U.S. dollar index was sharply lower and crude oil prices were sharply higher. June Comex gold was last up $8.50 at $1,195.30 an ounce. May Comex silver was last up $0.096 at $15.88 an ounce.
