May 8 (Reuters) - Gold prices ticked up on Monday as the dollar eased and economic risks prevailed, while investors prepared for U.S. inflation data to gauge the Federal Reserve's policy path.

Spot gold were up 0.3% to $2,023.12 per ounce as of 1028 GMT. U.S. gold futures rose 0.3% to $2,030.70...[LINK]