Singapore, July 02 (QNA) - Gold prices extended gains on Thursday, 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.

Spot gold rose 0.8% to $4,063.56 per ounce, after rising to as much as $4,114.99 per ounce ‌on 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. (QNA)