CME Nikkei futures saw stronger buying against a backdrop of gains in U.S. stocks, with the December contract ending ¥570 higher at ¥66,970. Semiconductor-related stocks led buying in the U.S. market, and the Nasdaq Composite Index reached a record high for the second consecutive session.
On the 22nd, Nikkei 225 futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) rose ¥570 from the previous day for the December contract, closing at ¥66,970.
In the U.S. equity market, buying centered on semiconductor-related stocks, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index reached a record high for the second consecutive session.
This movement provided support for Japanese equity futures and contributed to the rise in Nikkei 225 futures.
Market participants indicated that they would continue to monitor developments in the U.S. market and movements by sector.