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Gold held below a one-week high on Friday and was on track for a weekly gain, as market participants focussed on US jobs data that could shape the size of an expected rate cut this month.

Spot gold was little changed at $2,516.00 per ounce as of 0221 GMT, after hitting a one-week high of $2,523.29 in the previous session.

Bullion has climbed 0.5% for the week and 22% for the year so far.

US gold futures edged 0.1% higher to $2,545.70.

Bullion typically performs better in a low-interest-rate environment and is viewed as a safe asset during periods of uncertainty.

Bets for a 50-basis-point rate cut by the Federal Reserve on Sept. 18 have risen to 41% from 34% a week ago, according to CME Group’s FedWatch tool.

The US nonfarm payrolls (NFP) data due at 1230 GMT could provide further clarity.

“Gold prices are likely to edge higher if the upcoming NFP report shows signs of labour market weakness, though the market could experience bouts of volatility,” said Sugandha Sachdeva, founder of SS WealthStreet, a New Delhi-based research firm.

“Prices appear poised to test new highs, potentially reaching the $2,680–$2,700 range this year,” she said, adding that geo-political tensions, weakness in the dollar, persistent central bank buying and uncertainty surrounding the US elections had underpinned the outlook for gold.

Gold prices in Pakistan today

Data on Thursday showed that US private employers hired the fewest number of workers in 3-1/2 years in August, while the number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits declined last week.

Elsewhere, Perth Mint’s gold product sales edged higher last month, while silver sales slid more than 30% on a monthly basis.

Among other metals, spot silver fell 0.2% to $28.75 per ounce, while platinum gained 0.4% to $928.23.

Palladium fell 0.1% to $940.11 and was headed for a weekly loss.

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