Gold prices gain further in afternoon trade amid uncertainties over the impact of future U.S. policy on the economy and inflation, even after the latest jobs report supported the case for a slowdown in interest-rate cuts.

Gold prices scaled a four-week peak on Friday and were set for their best week in seven, driven by safe-haven demand amid uncertainty over what policies U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will pursue,

Gold prices rose to the highest in nearly four weeks on Wednesday after slightly weaker than expected data on U.S. private employment for December reassured some market watchers that the Federal Reserve may be less cautious about easing rates this year.