Japan's Nikkei average futures down 0.7% in early trade

Japan's Nikkei 225 Index futures were down 0.7% in early trade on June 4, 2026, reflecting continued pressure from global market dynamics. The index had closed at 67,470 points the previous session, down 1.36% from the prior day, as Japanese equities retreated from record highs amid a broad selloff in technology and artificial intelligence stocks. The decline was exacerbated by a weak outlook from US chipmaker Broadcom, which dampened sentiment across the sector.

The broader Topix Index also fell, closing at 3,952, down 1.11% on the day. Renewed tensions between the US and Iran further weighed on investor sentiment, pushing energy prices higher and keeping inflation and interest-rate concerns in focus. SoftBank Group, a major component of the Nikkei 225, saw its shares tumble 11.3% due to its significant exposure to AI-related investments.

Despite the recent decline, the Nikkei 225 has gained 7.24% over the past month and is up 79.42% compared to the same period last year. Analysts expect the index to trade at 65,404.20 points by the end of the quarter. The Nikkei 225 futures, available in JPY- and USD-denominated contracts, offer global investors an efficient way to access the Japanese equity market.