As the conflict surrounding Iran and uncertainty about energy costs continue, the Japanese stock market may remain range-bound. Nikkei Index futures on the Singapore Exchange opened at 67,120 points, up 260 points from Tuesday and 35 points from Monday. The Japanese market was closed on Tuesday due to a national holiday. The US dollar was reported at 159.28 yen, compared to 158.41 yen when the Tokyo stock market closed on Monday. Investors are watching developments in the Middle East situation and crude oil prices. The Nikkei Index rose 2.1% to 66,970.22 points on Monday.

Zhitongcaijing · 2d ago
As the conflict surrounding Iran and uncertainty about energy costs continue, the Japanese stock market may remain range-bound. Nikkei Index futures on the Singapore Exchange opened at 67,120 points, up 260 points from Tuesday and 35 points from Monday. The Japanese market was closed on Tuesday due to a national holiday. The US dollar was reported at 159.28 yen, compared to 158.41 yen when the Tokyo stock market closed on Monday. Investors are watching developments in the Middle East situation and crude oil prices. The Nikkei Index rose 2.1% to 66,970.22 points on Monday.