Nikkei 225 Futures Prices: September 2025 Contract Sees $230 Drop to $41375, Estimated Volume at 18,164

Nikkei 225 futures prices are as follows: Sep 2025 contracts open at 41670, high at 41745, low at 41250, and last at 41375, down 230 yen. Dec 2025 contracts open at 41160, high at 41185, low at 41160, and last at 41185, down 205 yen. Estimated volume is 18,164, with open interest at 83,844 and a change of -50484.

Nikkei 225 futures contracts exhibited mixed performance in July 2025, with notable movements in both September and December 2025 contracts. The September 2025 contracts opened at 41670 yen, reached a high of 41745 yen, and a low of 41250 yen, ultimately closing at 41375 yen, down 230 yen from the opening price. The December 2025 contracts, on the other hand, opened at 41160 yen, peaked at 41185 yen, and bottomed out at 41160 yen, ending the day at 41185 yen, down 205 yen.

The estimated trading volume for these contracts was 18,164, with an open interest of 83,844 and a change in open interest of -50,484 [1]. This decrease in open interest suggests a reduction in speculative positions, potentially indicating a shift in market sentiment.

The Nikkei 225 index itself closed up 0.28% on July 25, 2025, while the Tokyo Stock Price Index rose by 0.39%. Among the stocks with high trading volumes, Mizuho Financial Group and Nissan Motor rose significantly, while other notable companies such as Honda Motor and Lasertec Semiconductors also showed strong gains [2].

These developments underscore the dynamic nature of the Japanese stock market, with various factors influencing the performance of futures contracts and underlying stocks. Investors and financial professionals should closely monitor these trends to make informed decisions.

References:
[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bc-nikkei-225-futures-213014066.html
[2] https://www.moomoo.com/news/post/77760245/record-tr4cking-news-tesla-intel-centene-schwab-deckers-paramount-boston-beer-biggest-stock