May 9 (Reuters) - Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday as some investors sought cover from economic uncertainty including the debt ceiling deadlock in Washington, while also positioning for a U.S. inflation print for cues on the trajectory of interest rates.

Spot gold was up 0.4% to $2,028.75 per ounce by 9:55 a.m. EDT (1355 GMT) while U.S. gold futures gained 0.2% to $2,036.40...[LINK]