On the 18th, JPX-Nikkei Index 400 Futures opened 20 points lower than the previous day at 37,815 points. The previous day's spot close was 37,789.76 points, putting the futures 25.24 points higher.
At 8:46 on the 18th, the nearest September contract of JPX-Nikkei Index 400 Futures opened at 37,815 points, down 20 points from the previous day's settlement price.
The Nikkei average's spot close that day was 37,789.76 points, 25.24 points higher than the previous day.
On the day, the futures opening price and the spot close moved in opposite directions compared with the previous day.