United Kingdom S&P Global Construction PMI came in at 46.2, above forecasts (46.1) in September

Gold keeps pushing higher and now reaches all-time highs around $3,960 per troy ounce, refocusing its attention on the key $4,000 mark. The yellow metal, in the meantime, remains underpinned by safe haven demand,  steady uncertainty surrounding a US government shutdown and forecasts of Fed interest rate cuts.