Gold futures settled near five week high rate on Thursday, clinging to the key $1800 benchmark ahead Christmas holiday. The yellow metal gained as the headwind dollar slipped amid concern that Omicron wave might impact global economic outlook in the newyear.
Gold futures for February lifted by 0.5% or $9.50 to settle at $1811.70 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile. While, spot gold rose by 0.4% to $1,809.89 per ounce.