The nearest September contract of Nikkei 225 futures on the Osaka Exchange fell sharply to ¥64,740, down ¥280 from the previous day, as of 10 p.m. on 4 September. The cash-market close for the Nikkei Stock Average was ¥65,020.94, putting the futures at approximately ¥280 below the cash market.
As of 10 p.m. on 4 September, the nearest September contract of Nikkei 225 futures on the Osaka Exchange was trading at ¥64,740, down ¥280 from the previous day, or ¥280.94 below the cash-market close. Trading volume was 3,343 contracts.
The settlement price for Nikkei 225 mini futures at the same time was ¥64,740, down 275, with trading volume of 102,045 contracts. TOPIX futures were at 4,087.5 points, down 11.5 points from the previous day and 15.73 points below the cash-market close.
Among other futures indicators, JPX-Nikkei 400 futures were at ¥36,690, down 85, Growth Index futures were at 797, down 1, and TSE REIT Index futures had no trades.