Gold futures settle at a nearly 2-week high

Gold futures climbed on Wednesday, marking their highest settlement for a most-active contract since Jan. 3, according to FactSet data. Prices found support from the turmoil surrounding the U.K.'s plan to leave the European Union. February gold settled at $1,293.80 an ounce, up $5.40, or 0.4% for the session.

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