Chicago Nikkei 225 futures were down 185 yen from the Osaka Exchange closing price, while the dollar-denominated contract was down 160. Trading proceeded with attention focused on US-China developments. Trends in US equity markets and the impact of foreign exchange movements could also affect the outlook.
Chicago Nikkei 225 futures, yen-denominated, stood at 63,075, down 185 from the previous day. Trading reflected the movement relative to the Osaka Exchange closing price. Dollar-denominated futures stood at 63,100, down 160.
The movement was reported as data for 3 November, with economic developments in the US and China drawing attention as factors that could affect equity market sentiment. Futures movements are regarded as one of the indicators used to gauge the direction of the cash market.