Gold rises as manufacturing survey disappoints

Gold rose after a survey showed that manufacturing in the U.S. barely expanded last month, casting doubt on the health of the U.S. economy.

The price of gold for delivery in April rose $20.10, or 1.6 percent, to $1,259.90 an ounce.

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