Kuala lumpur: Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher as investors await the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision later today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the September 2025 contract rose to US$3,675.20 per troy ounce from US$3,653.60 at Friday’s close. The market was closed on Monday and Tuesday for Malaysia Day holidays. The October 2025 contract climbed to US$3,692.0 per troy ounce from US$3,670.90 last week, while the November 2025 contract increased to US$3,708.80 from US$3,687.70.

Meanwhile, the December 2025, February 2026, April 2026, and June 2026 contracts all settled higher at US$3,729.70 per troy ounce versus US$3,709.10 previously. Trading volume slipped to 175 lots from 315 lots yesterday, while open interest decreased to 225 contracts from 361 contracts previously.

Physical gold stood at US$3,695.40 per troy ounce based on the London Bullion Market Association’s afternoon fix on Sept 16, 2025.