As of 22:00 on the 12th, Nikkei 225 futures surged. The nearest September contract on the Osaka Exchange was at ¥68,580, up ¥920 from the previous day. The Nikkei 225 cash-market close was around ¥67,524 during the daytime session, and futures appeared to be moving in tandem with the cash market.
As of 22:00 on the 12th, the nearest September contract for Nikkei 225 futures on the Osaka Exchange was at ¥68,580, up ¥920 from the previous day. Trading volume for Nikkei 225 futures was 4,974 contracts, while Nikkei 225 mini futures were at ¥68,580, up ¥930, with trading volume of 86,639 contracts. TOPIX futures were at 4,178 points, up 36 points from the previous day.
In relation to the cash market, the Nikkei 225 cash-market close was ¥67,524.06, and futures were trading above the cash-market close. Nikkei 225 futures were up ¥1,055.94 against the cash market.
TOPIX futures were at 4,178 points, up 36 points from the previous day and 39.00 points above the cash-market close.
In other futures markets, JPX-Nikkei Index 400 futures were at ¥37,810, up 310; Growth Index futures were at 742, up 5; and trading in Tokyo Stock Exchange REIT Index futures did not take place.