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Gold and Silver Prices Steady Ahead of Key Inflation Data; Traders Cautious

  • Gold prices are firmer and silver prices near steady in more quiet early U.S. trading Friday. More mild short covering is featured in gold futures.

  • Traders and investors are waiting for the next major U.S. data point, the consumer price index report for August, out next Wednesday.

  • The U.S. dollar index is slightly down but not far below this week’s six-month high. Nymex crude oil prices are firmer and trading around $87.50 a barrel.

  • Technically, the gold futures bears have the overall near-term technical advantage. Bulls’ next upside target is $1,980.20.

  • The silver bears have the overall near-term technical advantage. Silver bulls' next upside target is $24.655.

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