Nikkei VI: Significantly up, consciousness on US presidential election etc.
The Nikkei Volatility Index (an index that reflects how investors view the magnitude of market volatility in the future) rose significantly by +3.58 (a growth rate of 13.84%) 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, and the Nikkei 225 futures started to fall, but after the market opened, they moved steadily in positive territory. Many market participants believe that trading related to the upcoming general election has subsided.
Nikkei VI: significant increase, alert for geopolitical risks in the Middle East etc.
On the 2nd, the Nikkei Volatility Index (an index that reflects how investors expect the magnitude of future market volatility) rose by +3.10 (an increase of 12.53%) to 27.85 compared to the previous day. The high was 33.64 and the low was 27.50. In response to the decline in major indices in the US stock market yesterday, selling dominated the Tokyo market today, and the Nikkei 225 futures started trading lower. Amid rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East, the Nikkei 225 futures continued to decline after the start of trading today.
Nikkei VI: Rising, being aware of the short-term overheating feeling.
The Nikkei Volatility Index (an index that expresses how investors anticipate the magnitude of future market volatility) rose on the 24th by +2.29 (a 9.41% increase) to 26.62. The high was 29.48, and the low was 26.41. Today, after the 3-day weekend, the Tokyo stock market led with buying, and the Nikkei 225 futures started rising. In the market, there is a sense of reassurance following last week's passage of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) in the U.S. and the Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting.
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 future market volatility) rose slightly on the 11th, with a +0.20 (0.71% increase) to 28.33. The high was 36.21 and the low was 27.06. Selling pressure dominated the Tokyo market today, causing a decline in the Nikkei 225 futures at the opening. Despite a brief round of selling after the start of trading, the rebound of Nikkei 225 futures was limited and the afternoon witnessed a widening decline. On the other hand, Nikkei 225 futures were...
Nikkei VI: Decline, Stock prices firm at the downside, caution eases.
The Nikkei Volatility Index (an index that reflects investors' expectations of future market volatility) decreased by 0.59 (a decrease of 2.05%) to 28.13 on the 10th day. The high was 29.15, and the low was 27.32. Following the rise in major indices in the US stock market yesterday, buying dominated the Tokyo market today, with the Nikkei 225 futures rising and the Nikkei VI falling at the start of trading. After the start of trading, the Nikkei 225 futures became somewhat top-heavy.
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 the magnitude of future market fluctuations) was 28.72 on the 9th, down 0.35 (a decrease of 1.20%) from the previous day. The high was 41.43 and the low was 28.72. In response to 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 started with a significant decline. After the initial round of selling subsided, the Nikkei 225 futures showed a mild decline, but on the 11th.