Nikkei 225 futures rose on the 29th, with buying dominating amid lingering concerns over higher U.S. interest rates and the situation in the Middle East. Nikkei 225 futures traded on CME closed at ¥66,305, up ¥520 from the previous day.
On the 29th, Nikkei 225 futures rose on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). December Nikkei 225 futures closed at ¥66,305, up ¥520 from the previous day, and influenced the direction of the cash market.
The market backdrop included concerns over globally rising interest rates and escalating tensions in the Middle East, but U.S. semiconductor-related stocks remained firm. The rise in the SOX Index was reported to have supported buying in Nikkei 225 futures.
The broadly strong performance of U.S. semiconductor stocks that day was cited as a factor behind the rise in Nikkei 225 futures. Investors appeared to remain alert to the persistence of interest-rate trends and geopolitical risks.