Gold slips as oil rally fans rate hike bets ahead of Fed meeting

By Sukanya MitraGold prices eased on Monday as a surge in oil prices stoked inflation concerns, boosting expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve may raise interest rates at its policy meeting this week.Spot gold TVC:GOLD slipped 0.3% to $4,334.31 per ounce by 0330 GMT after posting a third conse…