Spot gold fell 0.7% to $4,644.74/oz in Asian trading as Trump warned Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday.
Gold's recent 4% weekly gain erased as higher oil prices and inflation worries curb appeal amid expectations of sustained US rates.
US payroll data released on Good Friday showed stronger‑than‑expected labor market resilience, supporting a modest 0.1% rise in the US Dollar Index.
Silver slipped 0.6% to $72.58/oz and platinum fell 0.4% to $1,985.60/oz, reflecting broader precious‑metal weakness.