Nikkei 225 for Monday, October 21, 2024

Prime Market Trading Value: 3.4127 trillion yen
Prime Market Trading Volume: 1.501 billion shares

No clear direction.
The chart shows a perfect doji candlestick.
Both the Nikkei225 and futures are below the 5-day moving average.

Nothing notable to discuss regarding the Nikkei225.

The USD/JPY is hovering around 150 yen.
This trend is likely to continue this week.
It’s a market for selling calls, selling puts, and targeting individual stocks.

On the 24th, the U.S. initial unemployment claims report will be released.
Expect small movements until the Bank of Japan's Monetary Policy Meeting next week.

That's all.