Gold futures hit fresh peak of Rs 29,091

Gold futures climbed to a fresh high of Rs 29,091 per 10 grams today, tracking a firming trend overseas as concerns about slowing economic growth and Europe's debt crisis spurred demand for the precious metal as a safe haven investment.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in far-month February shot up by Rs 156, or 0.50%, to Rs 29,091 per 10 grams, with a business turnover of six lots.

The October gold rose by Rs 88, or 0.26%, to Rs 28,573 per 10 grams in 1,934 lots.

The December contract spurted by Rs 78, or 0.23%, to Rs 28,833 per 10 grams, clocking a business turnover of 183 lots.

Market analysts attributed the skyrocketing gold futures prices, which hit an all-time high, to a firming trend overseas as renewed fears over the euro zone debt crisis and concerns about stalled global growth boosted the attractiveness of the precious metal in investors' eyes.

Meanwhile, spot gold prices gained 0.6% to $1,911.07 an ounce in the Asian region, inching toward their all-time high of $1,913.50 per ounce achieved on August 23.