Japan: Gold prices extended gains today, after hitting a more than one-week high in the previous session, as investors took stock of softer-than-expected jobs data, while lower oil prices lent additional support to bullion.
According to Oman News Agency, spot gold rose 0.8% to $4,063.56 per ounce, after rising to as much as $4,114.99 per ounce Wednesday, its highest level since June 23. US gold futures for August delivery inched 0.2% lower to $4,075.60. Spot silver rose 1% to $59.76 per ounce, platinum gained 0.4% to $1,583.05, and palladium added 1.1% to $1,223.80.