* Gold hit record high of $4,381.21/oz on Monday * Gold prices are poised to rise further, analyst says * Focus on US inflation data due on Friday * Silver down over 4% (Updates prices) By Anmol Choubey Oct 21 (Reuters) – Gold prices fell 2% on Tuesday as investors booked profits after the metal hit another record high in the previous session, driven by expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts and strong safe-haven demand. Spot gold was down 2.1% at $4,264.91 per ounce, as of 1119 GMT, having hit an all-time high of $4,381.21 on Monday. U.S. gold futures for December delivery fell 1.9% to $4,278.50 per ounce. The dollar index rose 0.3%, making bullion more expensive for holders of other currencies. "Gold prices are still yet to go much higher, but the speed is being a bit aggressive and as
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