Gold futures gain 2.7% for the week

Gold futures settled higher on Friday to tally a weekly gain of 2.7%, as weakness in U.S. equities and uncertainty ahead of the Brexit vote later this month helped lift the metal's safe-haven investment appeal. Gold for August delivery settled at $1,275.90 an ounce, up $3.20, or 0.3%.

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