Gold futures settled higher for third session in a row on Thursday as the euro firmed after European Central Bank left its policy unchanged weighing on the dollar. Besides, uncertainties surrounding recovery of pandemics stricken global economy and heightening geo-political tensions buoyed safe haven bullion investments.
Gold futures for December delivery settled up 0.5% at $1,964.30 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile. Spot gold rose 0.5% to $1,956.06 per ounce.