Osaka Exchange's near-month September Nikkei 225 futures contract fell sharply to ¥65,950 as of midnight, down ¥460 from the previous day. The Nikkei Stock Average cash close was ¥62,662.16, down ¥312.16.
As of midnight on the 27th, the near-month September Nikkei 225 futures contract was at ¥65,950, down ¥460 from the previous day. Trading volume was 2,970 contracts.
Outside Nikkei 225 futures, the Nikkei 225 mini was at ¥65,955, down ¥445 from the previous day, while TOPIX futures were at 4,104.5 points, down 16 points.
Among other futures, JPX-Nikkei Index 400 futures were at ¥37,040, down ¥125 from the previous day, Growth Index futures were at 773, down 3 points, and TSE REIT Index futures had no trades.