PRECIOUS-Gold hits highest in over six weeks as U.S. jobs data disappoints

June 5 (Reuters) - Gold held steady after hitting its highest in over six weeks earlier on Monday, buoyed as a disappointing U.S. jobs report appeared to dilute the prospects for an aggressive string of interest rate hikes in the United States. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold had risen 0.1 percent, to $1,281.40 per ounce by 0115 GMT. It hit a peak of $1,281.86 an ounce early in the session, its strongest since April 21. * U.S. gold futures for August delivery ro

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