Gold eases as dollar firms, investors seek more cues on Fed's rate path

Gold prices dropped amid firm dollar; investors focus on Fed comments, economic data. Spot gold at $2,407.29, futures at $2,411.20. Bond futures down on Trump-related uncertainty. Powell to speak; June consumer price drop suggests September rate cut. Key data: retail sales, industrial output, jobless claims. Physical gold demand in Asia weak due to high prices.