At 8:45 a.m. on 9 September, Nikkei 225 futures on the Osaka Exchange opened at ¥65,030, down ¥180 from the previous day's settlement price. The cash Nikkei Stock Average closed at ¥65,269.33, down ¥239.33 from the previous day.
At 8:45 a.m. on 9 September, the near-term Nikkei 225 futures contract for September 2026 on the Osaka Exchange opened at ¥65,030, down ¥180 from the previous day's settlement price.
The cash Nikkei Stock Average closed ¥239.33 below the previous day's closing level of ¥65,269.33, leaving the futures opening level slightly below the cash market close.
The day's move is shown against the previous day's close, and short-term market direction is being watched based on the difference between the futures price at the open and the cash market price.