Gold prices fell during Monday's trading, amid a rise in the US dollar and Treasury bond yields, while investors continued to assess the outlook for US monetary policy and its implications for markets. Spot gold prices dropped 0.2% to $4,007.91 per ounce, and US gold futures for August delivery declined 0.1% to $4,015.90 per ounce. Gold's performance was affected by a 0.2% rise in the US dollar index, along with an increase in ten-year US Treasury bond yields, adding pressure on the precious metal. In contrast, other precious metals saw limited gains, with silver prices rising 1.2% to $56.55 per ounce, platinum up 0.1% to $1,592.86, and palladium gaining 0.9% to $1,258.83 per ounce.