Gold Surges Over 7% Weekly as Weak US Jobs Data Dents Fed Rate Hike Odds
XAU/USD jumps to $4,340 after July Nonfarm Payrolls miss forecasts, fueling bets against further Fed tightening. Gold prices climbed sharply Friday, with XAU/USD rising over 2.3% to $4,340 after US jobs data undershot expectations. The metal reached a high of $4,371, its s