Gold prices ended the U.S. day session with solid gains Monday, boosted by short covering in the futures market and bargain hunting in the cash market—following a drop to a four-week low last Friday. Some safe-haven for demand for gold also surfaced Monday as U.S. and European stock markets sold off. February Comex gold was last up $15.90 at $1,202.10 an ounce. Spot gold was last up $12.70 at $1,203.00. March Comex silver last traded up $0.442 at $16.21 an ounce.
