NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Gold futures recovered a small gain on Friday after a report said U.S. durable-goods orders rose 3.8% in November, more than many economists expected. Personal spending rose 0.1% last month, a little less than forecast. Gold futures for February delivery added 60 cents to $1,611.20 an ounce, and from $1,619.90 an ounce before the data. Analysts also noted that volatility may be higher because of very thin trading volume, potentially exaggerating moves that may otherwise be of minimal significance.

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