Gold futures finished tad higher on Thursday, snapping five straight sessional losses as the dollar and government yield eased lifting yellow metal’s investment appeal. However, optimistic view over global economic recovery curtailed gains of the bullion.
Gold futures for April delivery was up by 0.1% or $2.20 at $1775.00 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile. Spot gold fell 0.4% to $1,769.03 per ounce.