Mumbai, Oct. 7 -- COMEX gold and silver futures extend downside on Wednesday morning in Asia as a firm dollar continues to rule markets. A rebound in oil prices amid renewed tensions in Middle East that once again triggered inflationary concerns are also seen weighing down precious metals. Iran reportedly intensified attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, while Saudi forces continued to clash with the Houthis. Investors now await minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest meeting for clues on the outlook for monetary policy. Meanwhile, investors continued to monitor bond markets after a recent selloff fueled by concerns over persistent inflation, rising fiscal risks and elevated levels of AI-related debt issuance. The yel...