Gold futures up 0.14 percent to Rs 29,644 per ten grams on global cues

New Delhi – Gold prices edged up by 0.14 per cent to Rs 29,644 per ten grams in futures trading on Friday as speculators created fresh positions, tracking a firm global trend.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in February rose by Rs 40, or 0.14 per cent, to Rs 29,644 per ten grams in business turnover of 68 lots.

Likewise, the metal for delivery in December edged up by Rs 17, or 0.06 per cent, to Rs 29,937 per ten grams in 1,170 lots.