Gold prices climbed on Monday as reports of riots in the United States rattled investors already reeling from the deepening China-U.S. rift, fanning concerns of a fresh economic setback and drove traders towards the safe-haven metal.
Spot gold was up 0.6% at $1,736.31 per ounce, as of 1243 GMT. U.S. gold futures were flat at $1,751.30.
Protesters in the United States have flooded the streets over the death of George Floyd in police custody, in a wave of outrage sweeping a politically and racially divided nation.
The closely packed crowds and demonstrators not wearing masks sparked fears of a resurgence of Covid-19, which has killed more than 101,000 Americans.
Source : Reuters