gold futures climbed on friday to post a weekly gain of more than 2 the precious metal got a boost after a “solid” us nonfarm payrolls report with cooling wages supported the idea that the federal reserve is “almost done with raising rates” said edward moya senior market analyst at oanda the ism services index meanwhile confirmed that us economy is “showing further signs of weakening as the service sector shrinks which should support the case for holding gold” he said​ gold for february delivery gcg23 rose 2910 or 16 to settle at 186970 an ounce on comex prices based on the mostactive contract climbed 24 for the week factset data show