CHICAGO, May 6 (Xinhua) -- Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange rose on Friday as the U.S. dollar weakened.

       The most active gold contract for June delivery rose 7.1 U.S. dollars, or 0.38 percent, to close at 1,882.8 dollars per ounce.

       Investors are also worried that the Federal Reserve may not be able to get inflation under control without triggering an economic slowdown.

       The U.S. Labor Department reported Friday that the U.S. economy added 428,000 nonfarm payrolls in April, beating the median estimate of 391,000 new jobs, and capping gold's growth somewhat. The unemployment rate held at 3.6 percent, missing the 3.5-percent forecast.

       Silver for July delivery fell 7.6 cents, or 0.34 percent, to close at 22.367 dollars per ounce. Platinum for July delivery fell 17.4 dollars, or 1.79 percent, to close at 956 dollars per ounce.