Gold prices increased slightly on Wednesday as investors turned their attention to the US fiscal situation and ongoing uncertainty leading up to the July 9 deadline for the implementation of US tariffs. Spot gold rose 0.08 per cent to $3,341.70 per ounce by 12:08 GMT, up from $3,338.96 in the previous session. US gold futures gained 0.07 per cent to $3,352.12 per ounce, after settling at $3,349.8 on Tuesday. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English, Reuters Subediting: M. S. Salama