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Nikkei Futures Live Price, Chart & Market Data
Nikkei Futures | CME: NKD | Currency: USD | Type: Index Futures
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Nikkei Futures Key Statistics
Nikkei Futures is trading lower today at USD 64,255, a move of -905 points (-1.39%) versus the previous close of USD 65,160. So far today it has traded between USD 64,050 and USD 65,675. The table below summarises the live price, day range, 52-week range, volume and moving averages — the core numbers traders check before taking a position.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Live Price | USD 64,255 |
| Change vs Previous Settle | -905 (-1.39%) |
| Previous Close | USD 65,160 |
| Day Open | USD 64,995 |
| Day Range (High – Low) | USD 64,050 – USD 65,675 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 43,455 – USD 73,830 |
| 1-Year Change | +48.43% |
| 50-Day Moving Average | USD 66,482.2 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | USD 59,346.4 |
| Today's Volume | 3,842 |
| 10-Day Average Volume | 4,108 |
| 3-Month Average Volume | 5,313 |
| Exchange | CME |
| Currency | USD |
| Region | JP |
| Ticker Symbol | CME:NKD1! |
About Nikkei Futures
CME Nikkei 225 Futures (ticker NKD) are the dollar-denominated Chicago contract on Japan's Nikkei 225, at US$5 per index point. They let global traders take positions on Japanese equities during US hours, when the Tokyo cash market is closed. Osaka and Singapore list parallel yen-denominated contracts, and price gaps between the venues reflect currency and timing differences.
Instrument Details
| Ticker | NKD |
| Exchange / Market | CME |
| Instrument type | Index Futures |
| Quote currency | USD |
Underlying & Contract Specifications
| Underlying asset | Nikkei 225 Index (USD) |
| Exchange | CME (Globex) |
| Contract unit | US$5 × index points |
| Tick size | 5 points (US$25) |
| Expiry cycle | Quarterly — Mar / Jun / Sep / Dec |
Contract specifications are indicative — always verify against the exchange's official contract page before trading.
Trading Hours
Nikkei Futures trades nearly 23 hours a day on CME Globex-style sessions — from roughly 03:30 AM IST Monday through 02:30 AM IST Saturday, with a one-hour daily maintenance break around 03:30 AM IST. Outside those hours this page shows the last traded level, with change figures measured against the previous official close. All session times are expressed in Indian Standard Time (IST).
How to Read Nikkei Futures
The gap between Nikkei Futures and the underlying index's last close is often monitored as a guide to the possible opening move of the cash market. Overnight trends in the futures reflect reactions to news released outside regular hours. Traders also watch the futures premium or discount to fair value for sentiment cues.
52-week range: 43,455 – 73,830. Trailing 12-month change: 48.43%.
Nikkei Futures Market Overview
Nikkei Futures (CME:NKD1!) is a index futures quoted in USD on CME. It is trading lower at USD 64,255, below its previous regular-session settle of USD 65,160 — a change of -905 points, or -1.39%. Over the past twelve months, Nikkei Futures has traded between USD 43,455 and USD 73,830.
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Today's Performance
Nikkei Futures is trading lower today at USD 64,255, a move of -905 points (-1.39%) versus the previous close of USD 65,160. So far today it has traded between USD 64,050 and USD 65,675. Intraday direction, the day's range and volume together show whether the current move carries conviction or is drifting on light activity.
Historical Chart
The interactive chart on this page lets you review Nikkei Futures across intraday, one-week, one-month, six-month, one-year and multi-year periods. Historical open, high, low and close data helps identify support and resistance zones, long-term trend direction and how the current price compares with past cycles.
Why Nikkei Futures Matters
Futures prices move while the cash market is closed, so Nikkei Futures is widely used to gauge overnight sentiment and anticipate the next session's opening gap. Global traders track it to hedge portfolios, express directional views with leverage and react instantly to news released outside regular trading hours.
By Liveworldmarket Editorial Team · Last reviewed 7 September 2026
Nikkei 225 Futures (NKD on CME) — A Practical Guide
Nikkei 225 futures are listed in multiple venues — most notably the Osaka Exchange (OSE) yen-denominated contract and the CME USD-denominated NKD contract. The NKD multiplier is $5 × Nikkei 225 index. The CME contract is heavily used by US-based macro funds because it removes the yen-conversion overhead and trades during US hours.
The Nikkei 225 itself is a price-weighted index of 225 large Japanese companies — a structure inherited from the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which it was designed to mimic when it launched in 1950. Price-weighting means high-priced stocks like Fast Retailing and SoftBank exert outsized influence on the index regardless of their market cap.
History & contract origins
Nikkei 225 was first calculated retroactively to May 1949 and continuously published from September 1950. CME-listed dollar-denominated Nikkei futures (NKD) launched in 2004 to complement the older yen-denominated OSE contract.
Trading hours & session layout
CME Globex NKD hours (IST):
| Weekly open | Sun 04:30 IST |
| Tokyo cash open (TSE) | 05:30 IST |
| Tokyo lunch break | 08:00 – 09:00 IST |
| Tokyo cash close | 11:30 IST |
| Weekly close | Sat 02:30 IST |
How to read this tape
Nikkei is the most yen-sensitive major equity index in the world. A weak JPY mechanically boosts Nikkei via exporter earnings translation; a strong JPY caps it. Watch the Nikkei / USD-JPY correlation — over rolling 90-day windows it is usually positive and near +0.6. When that correlation breaks down it typically signals a regime change in BoJ policy expectations.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the Nikkei 225 price-weighted instead of cap-weighted?
Historical accident — it was designed in 1950 to mirror the Dow Jones Industrial Average's methodology. Japan's other major benchmark, TOPIX, is cap-weighted and includes the entire Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime section, which most professional asset managers prefer.
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FAQs
What moves Nikkei Futures?
Nikkei Futures responds primarily to moves in its underlying (Nikkei 225 Index (USD)), plus news released outside regular cash-market hours — central-bank decisions, economic data and global risk sentiment. Because the contract trades extended sessions, it often reacts to events before the underlying market can.
When do Nikkei Futures contracts expire?
Nikkei Futures follows a quarterly — mar / jun / sep / dec expiry pattern on CME (Globex). Most traders roll positions to the next contract before expiry; the price shown on this page tracks the most actively traded front-month contract.
What is the contract size of Nikkei Futures?
One Nikkei Futures contract represents US$5 × index points, with a minimum tick of 5 points (US$25). Specifications are set by CME (Globex) — always verify against the exchange's official contract page.
What hours does Nikkei Futures trade?
Nikkei Futures trades nearly 23 hours a day on CME Globex-style sessions — from roughly 03:30 AM IST Monday through 02:30 AM IST Saturday, with a one-hour daily maintenance break around 03:30 AM IST. Outside those hours, this page shows the last traded level.
What is the 52-week high and low of Nikkei Futures?
Over the last twelve months Nikkei Futures has traded between USD 43,455 (52-week low) and USD 73,830 (52-week high) — the key statistics table above shows where the live price sits inside that range.