Gold rises in correction

CHICAGO, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange rose on Thursday in correction after sharp decreases in the past two trading days.

The most active gold contract for February delivery rose 15.10 U.S. dollars, or 0.75 percent, to close at 2,021.60 dollars per ounce.

In remarks delivered at the Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2024 Economic Outlook event on Thu