Nikkei 225 encounters lively interest

The Japanese benchmark index Nikkei 225, traded in yen, garnered significant interest on Friday in trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) among futures contracts. With a closing price on Friday, September 19 at 5:30 PM, the futures price was set to a new level that made both observers and investors vigilant. The trading volume of Nikkei 225 futures rose significantly compared to Thursday. The estimated number of traded contracts amounted to 22,012, representing a considerable increase compared to the previous day's volume of 17,765. This development indicates the increased interest of market participants in the futures of the Japanese stock index. However, the open interest, a crucial indicator of demand for these contracts, recorded a remarkable change. It fell by 50,921 to a new level of 81,175. This fluctuation in open interest reveals a certain caution or position adjustment by investors in the market.