Mumbai, Oct. 15 -- Sharp decline in oil prices and recovery from deep losses yesterday is seen supporting gains in the precious metals on Thursday morning in Asia. Oil prices experienced a decline as the Trump administration considers easing sanctions on "shadow fleet" vessels. Meanwhile, hotter-than-expected US inflation reading increased Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike bets for October, that led to a decline in the counters late yesterday. Data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed 3.7% YoY in September, compared to 3.4% in August. This figure came in above the consensus of 3.6%. The core Consumer Price Index, excluding fluctuating food and energy costs, rose by 2.6% YoY in Sep...