In commodities, spot gold was closing near.....>

GOLD: In commodities, spot gold was closing near $1,290.10 per ounce, after

trading in a $1,282.84 to to $1,291.48 range.

- On August 18, gold vaulted various old highs from August and a double-top near

$1,296 from June and April to take out the psychological $1,300 mark to post a

high near $1,300.92 before backing off. Since then, gold has topped out in the

$1,290-$1,294 area each day.

- A decisive close above $1,300 will target $1,337.38, the high seen Nov. 9, in

the wake of the U.S. election. The 2016 high was $1,375.34, seen July 11.

- OUTLOOK: Fresh 2017 and 10mth highs Friday lacked follow through but bounces

ahead of $1277.7 see bulls reconfirming dominance and pressure remain on 2017

highs. The $1267.5-1277.7 support region remains key. Bears need a close below

$1277.7 to ease bullish pressure and below $1267.5 to shift initial focus to 55

& 100-DMAs ($1254.9-1257.6). Bears initially look for a close below $1286.6 to

gain breathing room.