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Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, reflecting stronger gains observed on the US COMEX.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the new spot-month January 2026 contract increased to US$4,447.2 per troy ounce from US$4,401.8 last Friday. The February 2026 contract rose to US$4,463.5 from US$4,417.3, while the March 2026 contract advanced to US$4,479.9 from US$4,433.9 per troy ounce.

The upward trend continued with the April, June, and August 2026 contracts also rising, each settling at US$4,497.9 per troy ounce compared with US$4,451.9 previously.

Trading volume saw a significant increase, jumping to 328 lots from 104 lots last Friday. Open interest also rose, reaching 373 contracts from the previous 151 contracts.

Meanwhile, physical gold was fixed at US$4,386.85 per troy ounce at the London Bullion Market Association afternoon fix on January 2, 2026.

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