Gold futures were traded below this month's high on Friday heading for the second weekly increase in London as physical demand for the metal stays strong and after a data showed that jobless claims decreased and this week's retail sales advanced in U.S. Gold futures for immediate delivery grew 0.2% to $1,593.18 an ounce earlier on Friday session after recording this month's high at $1,599.85 an ounce on March 13.