Kuala lumpur: Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rose today, mirroring gains on the US COMEX market, as investors sought safe-haven assets amid ongoing global economic and geopolitical uncertainties.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, at the close, the spot-month June 2026 contract increased to US$4,484.20 per troy ounce from US$4,463.20 per troy ounce at Wednesday's close. The July 2026 contract climbed to US$4,499.40 per troy ounce from US$4,477.90, and the August 2026 contract rose to US$4,515.80 per troy ounce from US$4,499.00.

The September 2026 contract improved to US$4,520.30 per troy ounce from US$4,503.50, and the October 2026 contract edged up to US$4,524.80 per troy ounce from US$4,503.50 per troy ounce previously. Trading volume jumped to 19 lots against nine lots yesterday, while open interest increased to 69 contracts from 50 contracts previously.

Meanwhile, the physical gold was fixed at US$4,444.60 per troy ounce at the London Bullion Market Association's afternoon fix on June 3, 2026.