Gold futures finished near 6-month high on Friday, supported by the safe haven appeal of the bullion amid persisting uncertainties over global economic health. However, the yellow metal struggled to gain momentum as dollar got stronger. Gold for the most active contract marked 0.4% yearly gain.
Gold futures for February rose slightly by 20 cents to settle at $1826.20 ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile. While, spot gold up by 0.50% or $9.11 to $1,824.02 per ounce.