Gold posts 2.5% weekly gain aided by jobs data

Gold prices rebounded on Friday from two days of losses after data showed continued job creation in the U.S., finishing 2.5% stronger on the week.

Gold for February delivery GCG5, +1.23%  rose $7.60, or 0.6%, to settle at $1,216.10 an ounce, while March silver SIH5, +0.82% climbed 3 cents to $16.42.