Gold prices held steady on Tuesday as the dollar eased, while investors looked forward to key U.S. inflation data that could offer clues on how soon the Federal Reserve can cut interest rates. Spot gold held its ground at $2,349.89 per ounce, as of 0600 GMT, after rising about 1% in the previous session. U.S. gold futures were up 0.7% at $2,350.70.