Gold and silver futures prices are solidly lower Thursday morning, with gold hitting a four-month low and silver now at a 3.5-month low. A rallying U.S. dollar index and upbeat U.S. economic data this week continue to produce selling in the precious metals markets. December Comex gold was last down $11.80 an ounce at $1,257.00. December Comex silver was last down $0.026 at $17.43 an ounce.
