Gold futures finished higher for third straight session on Tuesday, kindled by intensified bets over additional Federal Reserve monetary policy easing and on safe haven appeal amidst escalation of US-China trade conflicts. The ongoing US government shutdown also added concerns over global economic health spurring yellow metal investments.
Gold futures for December delivery up by $30.40 or 0.73% to settle at $4,163.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile. While, spot gold rose by $33.47 or 0.81% to $ 4,176.41 an ounce.