Accra:Bursa Malaysia Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Thursday, following an upward trend seen on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the October 2026 contract increased to US$4,163.80 per troy ounce from US$4,148.60 on Wednesday. Similarly, the November 2026 contract rose to US$4,180.40 from US$4,165.30.

The December 2026, January 2027, February 2027, and April 2027 contracts also saw increases, reaching US$4,196.90 per troy ounce from US$4,181.80 previously. Trading volume expanded to 82 lots from 69 lots the previous day, and open interest grew to 161 contracts from 150.

On the same day, physical gold was fixed at US$4,089.25 per troy ounce at the London Bullion Market Association's afternoon fixing.