(Kitco News) - Gold prices are hovering near unchanged in early U.S. trading Tuesday. Gold and silver traders and investors are looking for some fresh news to drive their markets. April gold last traded up $0.20 at $1,676.60 an ounce. Spot gold was last quoted up $1.50 at $1,676.50.  March Comex silver last traded up $0.194 at $31.91  an ounce.