Gold Futures Extend Rally To Fourth Session, Close Up 1.5%

Gold futures closed at their highest level in just over two weeks on Thursday as a leading dollar index pulled off of 14-year highs. Gold for February delivery rose $16.80, or 1.5%, to $1,157.70 an ounce, its fourth straight advance. Gold remains down about 1.4% for December.

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