Nikkei futures live traded slightly higher at 38

Nikkei futures live traded slightly higher at 38,420 during Tokyo’s early session, boosted by a tech-led rally on Wall Street overnight. Traders are eyeing BOJ policy cues on potential interest rate adjustments, with short-term volatility expected. Ether (ETH) is showing a similar setup. That has gained 3.4% and left a futures gap starting around $4,000. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 was set to start the day lower with futures tied to the benchmark at 8,587, compared with its last close of 8,662. Nikkei futures live inched higher to 38,440, aided by gains in renewable energy stocks. Weather-related power demand forecasts also support the utilities segment.