Japanese stock futures rose during the 2026 Silver Week holiday period, which included 5 consecutive holidays for the first time in 11 years. Expectations that US stocks would continue to rise after the US and Japanese monetary policy meetings fueled an anticipated increase in buying of stocks on the assumption that the yen will weaken.
The stock index futures market for Japanese equities rose during the 2026 Silver Week holiday period, from the 19th to the 23rd. Nikkei 225 futures moved higher in trading that included Osaka Exchange's night session.
The US and Japanese central banks' policy meetings had already taken place, while US stocks rose during the long holiday. This was interpreted as having strengthened buying in the futures market in anticipation of yen depreciation.
Some investors indicated that they were expected to resume buying stocks and selling yen as part of position adjustments ahead of the holiday.
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