Gold prices rose on Friday but are set for their first weekly decline in three weeks as expectations for U.S. interest rate cuts have diminished due to the Federal Reserve’s recent hawkish stance. Spot gold increased by 0.4% to $2,338.57 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures went up 0.1% to $2,339.80. The dollar index also dropped, making gold cheaper for foreign buyers.