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(Kitco News)- Gold prices are trading near steady levels inlate-morning action Friday, and have recovered small losses seen overnight andin earlier U.S.-session trading. Short covering in the futures market and somebargain hunting in the cash market heading into the weekend are featured. Thereare also some geopolitical crosscurrents in play that could be limiting sellinginterest in the safe-haven gold market. Comex June gold was last up $0.10 at$1,289.60.
By Jim Wyckoff For Kitco News
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