Gold Slightly Softer After U.S. March CPI Climbs 0.4%By Kitco Newsn (Kitco News) – Gold prices are modestly weaker Wednesday after a report showing U.S. consumer prices increased by a seasonally adjusted 0.4% during March. As of 8:34 a.m. EDT, spot metal was down $2.10 to $1,301.60 an ounce.