Mumbai, July 10 -- COMEX gold and silver were relatively steady on Friday morning in Asia as dollar demand dampened on expectations that US and Iran will continue peace negotiations despite a recent escalation . Nevertheless, escalating tensions between the US and Iran could drive crude oil prices higher, stoking inflation fears and forcing the Federal Reserve (Fed) to maintain its higher-for-longer rate stance. The dollar index slipped under 100.50 mark. The recent minutes from the Fed's June meeting, reflected a divided central bank not sure how to proceed on rates without more information on inflation. Meanwhile, the yellow metal is holding at $4135.30 an ounce and silver is up 0.28% at $60.92 per ounce.
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