Gold prices holding above $1,800

Gold prices are holding gains above $1,800 but is struggling to gain some bullish traction as consumer price pressures rise more than expected in December.

Gold, silver up as crude oil spikes up

Gold and silver futures prices are solidly higher in midday U.S. action Tuesday, boosted by positive daily outside markets that include sharply higher crude oil prices, a lower U.S. dollar index and a slight drop in U.S.