TOKYO, 15 September 2026 — The Nikkei 225 opened at 63,190.37 during Tuesday’s regular cash session. Compared with the previous close of 63,492.99, the opening print was a calculated gap-down of 302.62 points or 0.48%.
Early-session price
Google Finance displayed the index at 63,660.19 at 09:44:45 JST, a session move of +167.20 points or +0.26%. The displayed range at that time was 63,067.18 to 63,817.01.
What the opening shows
The price-weighted benchmark reversed its opening deficit and moved above the previous close by the timestamped reading. The recovery does not establish where the index will finish the session.
Why this benchmark matters
The Nikkei 225 is Japan’s headline price-weighted equity benchmark, so its opening gap and early reversal provide a focused measure of large-company sentiment.
What to watch
The opening print is a fixed historical observation. Readers may monitor whether the index holds its morning range, changes direction during the session and how its final cash close compares with the previous close.
Data note: The opening level and delayed intraday reading are separate observations. Prices can change immediately. The opening gap is calculated as the session open minus the previous close. This report is general information, not investment advice, a forecast or an executable quotation.