Nikkei 225 Yen Futures Trade at 500: Open Interest Drops 51,617

<para>As of 6:30 PM on February 12, 2026, Nikkei 225 Yen futures trade at 500 yen. Estimated trading volume for the day is 446 contracts, compared to 26,680 contracts on Wednesday. Open interest stands at 89,227 contracts, down 51,617 from the previous day.</para> <para>Contract values are expressed in yen, with one futures contract representing 100 Nikkei 225 index points. The significant decline in open interest suggests reduced speculative activity or hedging, though broader macroeconomic factors may continue to influence sentiment.</para>