Nikkei futures opened significantly higher in overnight trading, with contracts trading around 51,295 compared to yesterday's cash close of 50,339. That's roughly 956 points higher—a solid 1.9% jump that signals strong momentum heading into the session. The gap between futures and spot suggests market participants are pricing in some overnight optimism, possibly driven by tech sector strength and positive sentiment from Asian markets. Worth keeping an eye on how this energy carries through when markets fully open.