The softer U.S. dollar has been a boon for gold futures lately, with the yellow metal starting this week by skyrocketing to a new record high around $2,130 per ounce. Gold for February delivery (GCG24) is cooling its heels in today’s session as the safe-haven asset continues to consolidate some of those heady gains – but amid aggressive buying by central banks, many analysts are calling for sustained upside into 2024. This surge has sparked interest in gold mining stocks, whose financial results are closely tied to commodity prices. But with gold futures pulling back from all-time highs, the b…