Gold rises on weaker U.S. dollar

CHICAGO, Feb. 20 (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 April delivery rose 15.70 U.S. dollars, or 0.78 percent, to close at 2,039.80 dollars per ounce.

China cut key interest rates for mortgages in an effort to boost the property sector, which may mean better demand for metals, thus