Comex gold futures prices are modestly up in early U.S. trading Monday. Silver prices are near steady. The key outside markets are friendly for the precious metals to start the trading week, as the U.S. dollar index is weaker and crude oil prices are solidly higher. The technical charts remain solidly bullish for gold and silver. June gold was last up $7.30 at $2,032.00 and July silver was down $0.05 at $25.885. Global stock markets were mixed but mostly higher overnight. U.S. stock indexes are pointed toward slightly higher openings when the New York day session begins. There is less risk aversion in the general ... (full story)