Gold prices fell on Tuesday as renewed tensions between the US and Iran pushed Brent crude oil prices higher, clouding the outlook for US interest rates and raising inflation concerns. Spot gold dropped 1.1% to $4,521.80 per ounce. Ricardo Evangelista, an analyst at ActivTrades, noted that the uncertainty has led to increased oil prices, exacerbating inflation worries and strengthening expectations for a hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve, which poses challenges for gold. Evangelista added that the path of least resistance for gold prices remains downward. Traders are closely monitoring US-Iran negotiations and are also anticipating the release of US PCE inflation data, which could further influence market dynamics.