During early Asian trading, gold prices saw a modest increase amid a weaker U.S. dollar, which made the precious metal more affordable for holders of other currencies. Additionally, former U.S. President Donald Trump noted that, following unsuccessful talks in Pakistan over the weekend, the "right people" in Iran still hope for a U.S.-Iran agreement. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $4,757.04 per ounce. Inki Cho, a financial market strategist at Exness, stated via email, "Any indication of diplomatic progress could help ease inflation concerns and support a recovery in gold prices." Cho added, "The direction of gold prices will remain closely tied to developments in the Middle East and their impact on energy prices and inflation expectations."