Gold futures fluctuate above USD 1,700 an ounce

Gold futures experienced slight fluctuations on Tuesday remaining above psychologically significant level of USD 1,700-an-ounce as investors were affected by the developments in the EU like meeting of euro-zone finance ministers and successful Italian auction. On the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold futures for February delivery achieved USD 1,718.75 a troy ounce at the U.S. early trade, adding 0.25% since opening.