The Nikkei index fell again due to concerns about rising energy prices.

New attacks on key energy infrastructure in the Middle East have reignited concerns about rising energy prices, potentially causing the Japanese stock market to fall. The Nikkei index futures on the Singapore Exchange dropped 2.4% to 53,575 points. Investors are closely monitoring developments in the Middle East, the Japanese government's response to the conflict, and issues surrounding the shortage of energy and petrochemical products. The Nikkei index rose 2.9% on Wednesday to 55,239.40 points.