Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:09:29 GMT
Gold futures were higher after mixed economic data
Gold futures for a February settlement were 0.2% higher, or up by $2.00, to $1,707.50 an ounce in Asian trading session in the New York Mercantile Exchange on Monday. Investors were positive for the precious metal, after mixed economic data: China's industrial output sharply increased, but export and trade surplus disappointed. Also, Friday's job data from the U.S. exceeded forecasts.