The Nikkei Volatility Index rose to 35.14 as of 14:15, up 2.96 from the previous day. Concerns about higher crude oil prices and monetizing AI investment acted as sources of market caution.
As of 14:15, the Nikkei Volatility Index was 35.14, up 2.96 from the previous day, or 9.20%, and the mood remained cautious about rising volatility after trading began today. The high was 35.58 and the low was 34.17.
Major U.S. stock indexes closed mixed yesterday, but buying prevailed in the Tokyo market and Nikkei 225 futures opened higher. At the same time, elevated crude oil prices and concerns about monetizing AI investment weighed on the market as sources of caution.
The Nikkei Volatility Index is correlated with movements in Nikkei 225 futures and tends to rise sharply during steep declines. Today, too, market participants are focused on expanding volatility.
The Nikkei Volatility Index is said to tend to return to a range of around 20–30 after a sharp rise. Market participants are focused on concerns surrounding higher crude oil prices and monetization in the AI sector.