PRECIOUS-Gold extends gains on easing rate-hike fears, markets await Fed minutes

* US dollar hovers near multi-month lows * Fed to hold rates this year, economists say * US rules out extending Iran ceasefire deal (Adds analyst comments and updates prices) By Ashitha Shivaprasad

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