Nikkei VI: Significant increase, conscious of the US presidential election etc.
The Nikkei Volatility Index (an index that reflects how investors expect future market volatility) significantly increased by 3.58 points (13.84% increase) to 29.44 on the 29th. The high was 30.41, and the low was 25.81. At the opening of the Tokyo market today, there was some selling pressure, with the Nikkei 225 futures starting lower, but they later moved steadily into positive territory. Many believe that trading related to the House of Representatives election has already passed in the market.
Nikkei VI: Significant increase, vigilance against geopolitical risks in the Middle East etc.
The Nikkei Volatility Index (an index that represents how investors expect the magnitude of future market volatility) rose by 3.10 (an increase of 12.53%) to 27.85 on the 2nd, compared to the previous day. The high was 33.64 and the low was 27.50. Following the decline of major indices in the US stock market yesterday, selling pressure led the Tokyo market today, and the Nikkei 225 futures started trading lower. Amid concerns about the increasing geopolitical risks in the Middle East, the Nikkei 225 futures declined after the trading session started today.
Nikkei VI: Rising, aware of short-term overheating.
The Nikkei Volatility Index (an index that shows how investors expect the magnitude of future market volatility) rose on the 24th by +2.29 (an increase of 9.41%) to 26.62. The high was 29.48, and the low was 26.41. Today's Tokyo stock market after the 3-day weekend started with buying leading the way, and the Nikkei 225 futures rose. In the market, there is a sense of reassurance as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) in the US and the Bank of Japan's Monetary Policy Meeting from last week have already passed.
Nikkei VI: Slightly increased, with a significant decline in stock prices, but the spread of caution is limited.
The Nikkei Volatility Index (an index that represents how investors anticipate the magnitude of future market volatility) rose slightly by 0.20 (0.71% increase) to 28.33 on the 11th. The high was 36.21 and the low was 27.06. The Tokyo market started with selling pressure, and the Nikkei 225 futures fell. After a round of selling after the start of trading, the recovery of the Nikkei 225 futures was limited, and the afternoon saw a widening decline. On the other hand, the Nikkei 225 futures were
Nikkei VI: Decline, Stock prices firm at the downside, caution eases.
The Nikkei volatility index (an index that represents how investors expect future market volatility) fell by 0.59 (a decrease of 2.05%) to 28.13 on the 10th. The high was 29.15 and the low was 27.32. Following the rise in major indices in the US stock market yesterday, buying has dominated the Tokyo market today, with the Nikkei 225 futures rising and the Nikkei VI falling at the start. After the start of trading, the Nikkei 225 futures experienced a slightly bearish development.
Nikkei VI: Although stock prices are reluctant to fall, the easing of caution is limited.
The Nikkei Volatility Index (an index that represents how investors anticipate future market volatility) on the 9th was 28.72, a decrease of 0.35 (-1.20% decrease) compared to the previous day. The high was 41.43 and the low was 28.72. Following the significant decline in major indices in the US stock market at the end of last week, selling pressure dominated the Tokyo market today, and the Nikkei 225 futures opened significantly lower. After the initial selling subsided, the Nikkei 225 futures struggled to decline, but in the market, on the 11th.