At the opening of evening trading on the 4th, Nikkei 225 futures started at ¥65,100, up ¥80. The cash Nikkei 225 closed at ¥65,020.94, with the opening level starting above the previous day's close.
In evening trading on the 4th, the September 2026 nearby Nikkei 225 futures contract on the Osaka Exchange opened at ¥65,100, up ¥80 from the previous day, at a level ¥80 above the daytime settlement price.
The cash Nikkei 225 stood at ¥65,020.94, trading ¥79.06 above the closing level before the Osaka Exchange opened.