Nikkei 225 futures: Evening session opens on the 2nd up ¥340 at ¥68,990

The story

At 17:00 on the 2nd, the December 2026 Nikkei 225 futures contract, the nearest-term contract on the Osaka Exchange, opened ¥340 higher at ¥68,990.

The Nikkei 225 cash index closed at ¥68,309.46, putting the futures opening level ¥680.54 above the cash-market close.

At a glance

Location and timingOsaka Exchange Nikkei 225 futures opening, 17:00 on the 2nd

Price movementsFutures opened ¥340 higher

Level¥68,990

Cash-market comparisonCash-market close: ¥68,309.46

ChangeFutures opening level was ¥680.54 above the cash-market close

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