* U.S. non-farm payrolls data due at 1330 GMT. * Dollar index down about 1% for week. By Ashitha Shivaprasad. Gold prices eased on Friday ahead of a key U.S. jobs report, but were set for their best week in three as the dollar weakened on prospects of slower U.S. interest rate hikes.
Canada's main stock index rose on Thursday to its highest closing level in nearly six months as technology and gold mining shares climbed and despite mixed earnings reports from major banks.
* Powell's to speak at Brookings Institution at 1830 GMT. * ADP National Employment report due at 1315 GMT. * Overall scenario improving for both gold and silver - analyst. * Silver, platinum bound for strong monthly gains. By Arundhati Sarkar.
Gold prices slipped on Monday, as a stronger U.S. dollar made the greenback-priced metal more expensive for buyers holding other currencies. FUNDAMENTALS. * Spot gold was down 0.2% at $1,752.66 per ounce, as of 0016 GMT.
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