noun
near delivery; current delivery; new delivery
Financial term for commodities or securities with a nearby delivery or settlement date. Used in trading contexts.
期近物の価格が上昇している。
The price of near delivery contracts is rising.
noun
nearby futures contract
Specifically refers to the futures contract with the closest expiration date. Often contrasted with 期先物 (deferred contract).
期近物と期先物の価格差が縮まった。
The price spread between the nearby and deferred contracts narrowed.