Japan futures increased open interest in Nikkei

Increased open interest in Nikkei futures suggests that institutional positioning is building for a potential breakout. Technical analysts note that multiple moving averages are aligning to support a bullish bias in the short term. If you want companies with a proven track record of steady results, use our stable growth stocks screener to discover those delivering reliable performance year after year. Copyright © 2025 Geopolitical Futures®. All rights reserved. The Japan futures curve remains upward-sloping, indicating market expectations for steady gains into year-end. Investment banks see a potential 4–6% upside based on improving corporate ROE metrics and favorable trade balance figures in recent government data.