The Nikkei index rose by 0.6%, driven by heavy industry and semiconductor stocks.

The Japanese stock market is rising because the market continues to hope that the United States may soon end its military actions in Iran. The Nikkei index rose 0.6% to 54,075.33 points, with heavy industry and chip stocks leading the gains. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries rose 5.4% and Renesas Electronics rose 2.8%. Investors will closely monitor any statements from US President Trump regarding the war, as well as any measures taken by the Japanese government to address the Middle East conflict and high energy costs.