Nikkei 225 futures opened on the Osaka Exchange at ¥69,870, up ¥1,220 from the previous weekend's settlement price, while the cash-market close was ¥68,309.46, up ¥1,560.54.
Nikkei 225 futures on the Osaka Exchange began trading at ¥69,870 at the open, up ¥1,220 from the previous weekend's settlement price.
The cash-market Nikkei Stock Average closed the morning session at ¥68,309.46, approximately ¥1,560 higher than the futures opening price.
The report is dated 5 October 2026 and focuses on futures movements as an indicator of market conditions.