Gold falls in early Asian trade. The yellow metal's prices are likely at risk after successive sessions of gains, says Hola Prime's Somesh Kapuria in commentary, noting gold has remained on a downward trend since the beginning of the year. A stronger dollar could also be weighing on the precious metal, he adds. This week's Federal Open Market Committee minutes are likely to be pivotal to shaping the near-term path for yields and, by extension, gold, he adds. Spot gold drops 0.4% to $4,149.79 a troy ounce. (megan.cheah@wsj.com)