Gold futures prices are moderately higher and spot prices are moderately lower in early U.S. trading Monday. Prices have bounced well up from their overnight lows on short-covering and bargain hunting after hitting a three-week low in Asian trading. A weaker U.S. dollar index Monday and some safe-haven demand are also featured to start the trading week and the first trading day of the month. February Comex gold was last up $6.20 at $1,182.10 an ounce. Spot gold was last down $7.10 at $1,183.00. March Comex silver last traded up $0.319 at $15.88 an ounce.
