Gold Futures Rally Continues For Fifth Day Amid Global Trade Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher for the fifth consecutive day today.

The spot-month October 2025 contract climbed to US$4,341.60 per troy ounce from US$4,229.80 at yesterday’s close, the November 2025 contract rose to US$4,358.30 per troy ounce from US$4,246.50 previously, and the December 2025 contract increased to US$4,374.30 per troy ounce from US$4,262.50.

The January 2026 contract strengthened to US$4,391.30 per troy ounce from US$4,279.50 yesterday, while the February 2026, April 2026, and June 2026 contracts all settled higher at US$4,407.20 per troy ounce versus US$4,295.80 previously.

Trading volume jumped to 135 lots from 63 lots on Thursday, while open interest slipped to 171 contracts from 177 contracts previously. 

The physical gold price was US$4,261.95 per troy ounce based on the London Bullion Market Association’s afternoon fix on Oct 16, 2025. 

-- BERNAMA