SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Gold futures gained Friday, helped by technical factors after gold dropped sharply in the prior session, though gains were limited as the dollar advanced on news of a simmering oil conflict between Iraq and Iran.
Gold for February delivery finished with a gain of $4.10, or 0.4%, at $1,111.50 an ounce. Gold for January delivery rose $4 to $1,110.80 an ounce.
