Gold rose the most in two months after weaker-than-expected US jobs growth spurred bets that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates as soon as next month.

Gold prices rose almost 2%, hitting a one-week high, on Friday after weaker-than-expected U.S. payrolls data boosted Federal Reserve rate cut expectations and fresh tariff announcements spurred safe-haven demand.

Gold futures surged after weaker than expected US payrolls came in softer than expected in July, boosting expectations for an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

The gold medals were spread around Friday at the swimming world championships, thanks to the absence of stars Léon Marchand of France and Canadian Summer McIntosh from any finals on Day 6 in Singapore

The gold medals were spread around on Friday at the swimming world championships, thanks to the absence of stars Léon Marchand of France and Canadian Summer McIntosh from any finals on Day 6 in Singapore.

Kate Douglass wins the 200 breaststroke for the U.S.; Netherlands, China, Hungary and Britain also claim victories heading into a captivating final two days.