The commodities were generally supported on Wednesday by the unexpected move by the major world central banks to pump liquidity into the world financial system.

FORBES: Comex Gold Ends Weaker On Corrective Pullback, Consolidation

Five major central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve, moved on Thursday to pump U.S. dollars into the EU financial system.

FORBES: A.M. Kitco Metals Roundup: Comex Gold Firmer on Bargain Hunting