The euro zone's manufacturing PMI for September was 44.8, compared with an expected 45.6 and a previous value of 45.8.
COMEX gold futures rose 1.00% in the day, now reported 2345.60 US dollars/ounce.
The final value of the euro zone manufacturing PMI in April was 45.7, compared with expectations of 45.6 and the previous value of 45.6.