Gold set for a third weekly advance

Gold is going for a third weekly advance, with the haven metal growing on anxiety about the spread of coronavirus variants and the prospect of extended dovish monetary policy.

Bullion is gaining back investors following a gloomy June. There are concerns that the world’s exit from the epidemic may be more fraught than expected.

Restored virus worries worldwide are a benefit for bullion because they may mean governments must increase monetary support to still-fragile economies.

Those risks were underlined this week by Federal Reserve minutes that highlighted proceeded uncertainties, and on Thursday by a surge in U.S. jobless claims. China’s surprise indication that it could unleash more liquidity to the economy is also attached to the sense that headwinds to a global recovery remain strong.

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. stated in a note that commodities came under stress as policymakers around the world decreased risk to their economies from increasing cases of coronavirus variants.

Demand for haven assets increased following a pull in U.S. initial jobless claims.

Gold developed 0.2% to $1,807 per ounce by 10:49 a.m. in Shanghai, for a 2.1% increase so far this month. A close here would be bullion’s most distinguished in more than three weeks.

The Best month since July

Gold continued to its biggest monthly gain after July as the dollar softened and investors awaited new data on the U.S. economy to encourage the discussion regarding inflation.

Bullion washed out losses earlier this year with a 7.8% increase over May amid signs of quickening inflation. Fresh virus outbreaks and uneven economic data have also increased gold, again attracting investors via exchange-traded funds. This has been a significant driver of last year’s rally.

Critical data due this week cover U.S. jobs numbers on Friday. This is following a surprisingly low reading last month that highlighted possible headwinds for economic recovery. The Bloomberg Dollar Index is warning to drop to its weakest after 2014 after a second monthly drop in May.

Momentum in the gold market continues strong, with investor inflows picking up distinctly. Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. engaged in an emailed note. Therefore, a low payrolls number on Friday could jolt prices even higher.

Spot gold climbed 0.3% to $1,912.71 an ounce by 11:30 a.m. Shanghai time. It’s up 0.8% this year, well low of its record $2,063.5 an ounce in August last year. Silver, platinum, and palladium all improved.