Nikkei futures live edged up to 38,480 on positive guidance from major automakers. Futures sentiment gets a lift from hopes of improved global supply chains. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index advanced 0.87% to end the session at 44,936.73, while the Topix fell 0.24% to 3,087.4. Japan's Nikkei 225 benchmark pared earlier gains to rise 2.15% at 42,718.17, while the broader Topix index added 1.39% to 3,066.37. Nikkei futures live traded at 38,300, digesting mixed earnings results from the banking sector. Market breadth remains narrow, signaling selective buying in futures contracts.
