Xinhua, Chicago :
Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange edged higher on Wednesday, as the precious metal was boosted by weaker greenback.
The most active gold contract for February delivery added 6.9 U.S. dollars, or 0.47 percent, to close at 1,475 dollars per ounce.
The U.S. dollar index, which measures the buck against six rivals, went down 0.03 percent to 97.38 as of 1830 GMT.
Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange edged higher on Wednesday, as the precious metal was boosted by weaker greenback.
The most active gold contract for February delivery added 6.9 U.S. dollars, or 0.47 percent, to close at 1,475 dollars per ounce.
The U.S. dollar index, which measures the buck against six rivals, went down 0.03 percent to 97.38 as of 1830 GMT.
