Gold prices are set for a second consecutive weekly gain, driven by optimism over potential U.S. interest-rate cuts following recent weak economic data. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $2,366.83 per ounce, reaching a two-week high, and has gained over 1% this week. U.S. gold futures increased by 0.5% to $2,380.80. Softer economic indicators, including a slowdown in housing and tepid retail sales, have bolstered hopes for a rate cut, reducing the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion. Meanwhile, China’s yuan hit a seven-month low, further boosting gold demand.