Gold futures saw a slight increase on Friday, starting at Rs 96,120/10 grams, while silver remained relatively flat. Mixed settlements were observed in both domestic and international markets yesterday. Gold prices rebounded above $3,300 per troy ounce due to increased U.S. unemployment claims and China's potential economic stimulus.
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