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Gold Futures Boosted By Softer US Dollar, Cautious Market Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, supported by a softer US dollar and cautious sentiments over the United States’ economic outlook amid concerns about a government shutdown, which boosted demand for gold as a safe-haven asset.

Spot month November 2025 contract rose to US$4,025.20 per troy ounce from US$3,981.70 on Wednesday, December 2025 increased to US$4,042.10 from US$3,998.60 yesterday, and January 2026 edged up to US$4,060.90 from US$4,016.80 previously.

Meanwhile, the February 2026, April 2026 and June 2026 contracts all settled higher at US$4,076.80 per troy ounce from US$4,032.70 previously.

Trading volume slid to 31 lots from 34 on Wednesday, while open interest eased to 138 contracts from 139 previously.

Physical gold was priced at US$3,968.20 per troy ounce, according to the London Bullion Market Association afternoon fix on Nov 5, 2025.

-- BERNAMA