As of noon on the 5th, Nikkei 225 futures were up ¥1,650 from the previous day at ¥70,040, while the cash index's morning-session close was ¥70,037.61. Related indices moved alongside the major futures contracts.
The front-month December 2026 Nikkei 225 futures contract on Osaka Exchange surged to ¥70,040, up ¥1,650 from the previous day. The Nikkei 225 cash index's morning-session close was ¥70,037.61, showing only a slight gap relative to the rise in futures.
Trading volume in Nikkei 225 futures was 26,474 contracts, while Nikkei 225 mini futures stood at ¥70,045, with volume of 437,872 contracts. TOPIX futures were at 4,144.5 points, up 44 points from the previous day and 5.93 points above the cash index's closing level.
Among other major futures, JPX-Nikkei 400 futures traded at ¥37,160, up 385 from the previous day, with volume of 1,191. Growth Index futures were at 796, up 6, while TSE REIT Index futures were at 1,654.5, down 19.5.
The related news was reported by Kabutan News on the date of this report.