Gold prices increased on Tuesday as the dollar weakened and initial trade truce optimism faded, with investors awaiting US inflation data later in the day. As of 12:30 PM GMT, spot gold rose 0.17 per cent to $3,240.57 per ounce, higher than its previous close of $3,235. Meanwhile, US gold futures increased 0.61 per cent to $3,247.79 per ounce, down from Monday's closing price of $3,228. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English, Reuters Subediting: Y.Yasser