Gold prices are steady to slightly lower and trading near this week’s nine-month low in early U.S. dealings Wednesday. The economic report schedule picks up steam starting Wednesday, with the highlight of the week being Friday’s U.S. employment report. December Comex gold was last down $2.00 at $1,209.40 an ounce. Spot gold was last quoted up $0.10 at $1,209.30. December Comex silver last traded down $0.017 at $17.04 an ounce.
