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Nikkei futures rise 75 yen in Chicago
Nikkei 225 futures rose 75 yen on Oct.
21 in Chicago, closing at 65,015 yen.
The futures contract is an agreement to buy or sell the Japanese stock index at a set price on a future date.
The rise followed renewed buying in AI and semiconductor shares after strong earnings from US companies, including SpaceX.
Japanese and US stock markets also rose that day.
That broader market strength helped support Nikkei futures, though buying in Chicago was described as modest.
The contract was for December, and no further market outlook was given.
Nikkei average futures rose 75 yen in Chicago on Oct. 21.
The December contract closed at 65,015 yen.
Buying was modestly stronger in Chicago futures.
Japanese and US stocks rose as investors returned to AI and semiconductor shares.
The buying followed strong results from companies including US-based SpaceX.
- Who
- Nikkei average futures traders in Chicago.
- What
- The December futures contract gained 75 yen, closing at 65,015 yen.
- When
- Oct. 21.
- Where
- The Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
- Why
- Buying in AI and semiconductor shares strengthened after strong results from companies including SpaceX.
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- Contract
- December Nikkei average futures
- Change
- Up 75 yen
- Closing price
- 65,015 yen
- Market
- Chicago Mercantile Exchange
- Reported date
- Oct. 21