March 30 (Reuters) - Gold prices edged up on Monday as the U.S dollar hovered near a two-week low touched in the previous session, while coronavirus lockdowns tightened across the world and stoked fears of economic damage, lifting demand for safe-haven bullion.
FUNDAMENTALS
* Spot gold was up 0.3% at $1,621.85 per ounce, as of 0029 GMT. U.S. gold futures rose 1% to $1,641.80.
* The dollar was holding close to its lowest since March 17, touched on Friday, making gold cheaper for investors holding other currencies.
* Physical gold dealers struggled to meet surging safe-haven demand last week, especially in Singapore, as the outbreak choked global supply chains, while massive discounts were offered in India amidst a lockdown.