GLOBAL, 16 September 2026 — Nikkei 225 USD futures rose 0.56% to 63,535.00 index points at 14:20 EDT, 15 September 2026.
Nikkei 225 USD futures facts at the recorded timestamp
| Latest quote | Previous close | Change | Feed status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63,535.00 | 63,180.00 | +0.56% | open |
Contract observation for Nikkei 225 USD futures
The delayed quote feed classified Nikkei 225 USD futures as open at capture. Futures trading hours and maintenance breaks differ from the associated cash exchange. The recorded contract range was 0.00 to 63,880.00 after an opening observation of 0.00. The provider identifies the displayed instrument as “Nikkei/USD Futures,Dec-2026”; that expiry label is essential because a different delivery month can trade at another level.
Cash index versus futures contract
Nikkei 225 USD futures is a US-dollar-denominated CME contract linked to Japan’s Nikkei 225, so contract pricing and currency denomination both matter. A move in Nikkei 225 USD futures describes this defined market reference only. It is not evidence that every constituent, physical grade, venue or related security moved together. The Nikkei 225 USD futures quote must not be substituted for an official cash close.
Variables for the next Nikkei 225 USD futures move
Market participants commonly watch the Tokyo cash session, the yen-dollar rate, rollover and the contract basis. CapKet will preserve this Nikkei 225 USD futures observation and use another article for a materially later session, close or rolling window.
Source, calculation and limitations
CapKet transcribed one public Nikkei 225 USD futures quote at 00:01 IST, 16 September 2026 (18:31 UTC) and calculated changes from the provider fields. The official source identifies the benchmark or contract; it does not endorse this report.
Data and risk note: A public Nikkei 225 USD futures display is not a transaction confirmation. Delay, currency, unit, expiry and liquidity can make an actual order or physical price different.