India, July 29 -- Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday as trade deal optimism waned with investors preferring to wait for finalization of agreements though trade talks are ongoing vigorously between the US and its major trading partners.

Comex Gold for July delivery moved up by gained $14.30 (or 0.43%) to $3,323.40 per troy ounce.

The tariffs announced by the US President Donald Trump are set to take effect by this weekend as the deadline for the "reciprocal tariffs" suspension period ends this Friday. The White House has secured a few deals significantly over the past months.

EU, Japan; Philippines, Indonesia, and UK have struck a best-possible deal with the US so far.

High-level officials of China and the US are on intense discussions ...