Bursa gold futures fall as COMEX prices retreat
Trading volume increased to 101 lots, while open interest rose to 178 contracts.
Bursa Malaysia Derivatives gold futures ended trading lower on Oct 20, following a decline on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX). The October 2026 contract finished at US$4,124.90 per troy ounce, down from Monday's US$4,173.30.
The closing price for November 2026 was US$4,141.50, compared with US$4,190.10 at the previous session. Contracts for December 2026 and January 2027, along with February 2027 and April 2027, each settled at US$4,157.50 per troy ounce, against US$4,206.50 previously.
Activity increased despite the price declines. Volume reached 101 lots, compared with Monday's 94 lots. Open interest also increased, reaching 178 contracts against 176 previously.
Separately, the London Bullion Market Association's afternoon fixing put physical gold at US$4,147.80 per troy ounce on Oct 19, 2026.
