Nikkei 225 futures fell in overnight trading on the Osaka Exchange, with the September contract ending at ¥60,660, down ¥1,480 from the previous day. Uncertainty over the situation in the Middle East heightened caution in the market.
Nikkei 225 futures fell in overnight trading on the Osaka Exchange, which ended early on the morning of the 19th Japan time. The OSE September contract closed down ¥1,480 from the previous day. It stood at ¥60,660.
Market moves were reportedly driven by uncertainty over the situation in the Middle East. The article points to trading flows prompted by this uncertainty.
The decline in overnight trading is being cited as a factor suggesting the direction of the market, including movements in Nikkei 225 futures.