US gold futures rose 0.3% on Thursday, registering a ninth straight yearly gain. The yellow metal finished up 24 percent in 2009. In a striking contrast, gold has more than tripped in this decade. Other metals also advanced on the day, with silver rising 0.3%, and platinum climbing 0.5%. New York precious metal figures follow: [...]
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