By Claudia Assis
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Gold and oil futures hold on to gains Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke reiterated his forecast of moderate economic recovery. Gold for June delivery added $2.50, or 0.2%, to $1,155.70 an ounce. Oil for May delivery gained 42 cents, or 0.4%, to $84.44 a barrel. In prepared comments, Bernanke did not mention the Fed's statement that exceptionally low interest rates will be required for an "extended period."
