CHICAGO, March 30 (Xinhua) -- Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange rose on Wednesday as U.S. dollar weakened.

       The most active gold contract for June delivery rose 21 U.S. dollars, or 1.09 percent, to close at 1,939 dollars per ounce.

       Economic data released on Wednesday were mixed. U.S. Department of Commerce reported that the revised U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) grew 6.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2021, a slight downgrade from its previous estimates of 7 percent.

       The Automated Data Processing Inc. reported that U.S. private sector employment increased by 455,000 jobs from February to March. The number was in line with estimates.

       Silver for May delivery rose 37.7 cents, or 1.52 percent, to close at 25.113 dollars per ounce. Platinum for July delivery rose 22.4 dollars, or 2.29 percent, to close at 1,001.2 dollars per ounce.