Gold futures settled higher on Friday, supported by weakness in treasury yields and increased safe haven appeal amidst global geopolitical unrest, including political turmoil in South Korea and France, tensions in the Middle East, and between Russia and Ukraine. Moreover, the yellow metal got buoyed on chances of interest rate cuts by Federal Reserve by another 25 basis points later this month after the unemployment rate inched higher to 4.2%. However, some gains were capped on stronger US dollar.
Gold futures for February delivery gained by $11.2 or 0.42% to $2,659.60 per ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile. While, spot gold up by $ 1.70 points or 0.06% to $ 2633.37 an ounce.
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