Gold prices climbed Friday, tallying a 2.5% gain for the week to reach their highest settlement since late September. A weaker-than-expected monthly U.S. employment report fed the debate over whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates again this year. The uncertainty helped support gold, as higher rates dull demand for the precious metal. December gold rose $8.20, or 0.6%, to settle at $1,330.40 an ounce.
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