(Kitco News) – Gold and silver prices were ending the U.S. day session higher, boosted by short covering in the futures markets and by some safe-haven buying interest amid stepped-up geopolitical worries. December Comex gold was last up $8.70 an ounce at $1,283.70. December Comex silver was last up $0.13 at $16.925 an ounce.
