Gold is set for its eighth weekly increase, driven by geopolitical and trade tensions, reaching over 1% higher this week. A surge in bullion-backed exchange-traded funds and increased central bank buying have contributed to the metal’s rise. Market concerns include potential changes in US support for Ukraine and the weakening US dollar. Gold is set for its eighth weekly increase, driven by geopolitical and trade tensions, reaching over 1% higher this week. A surge in bullion-backed exchange-traded funds and increased central bank buying have contributed to the metal’s rise. Market concerns include potential changes in US support for Ukraine and the weakening US dollar. Economic Times