Gold rises on weaker U.S. dollar

CHICAGO, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange rose on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar weakened.

The most active gold contract for February delivery rose 6.8 U.S. dollars, or 0.35 percent, to close at 1,935.4 dollars per ounce.

Market analysts note that investors with long positions in gold continue to be optimistic about their positions as there are rising