The Nikkei index rose due to hopes for negotiations between the US and Iran.

With hopes in the market continuing for the United States and Iran to resolve conflicts through negotiation, the Japanese stock market may rise. The Nikkei index futures on the Singapore Exchange rose by 0.6%, to 56,570 points. Investors are watching for any developments in the Middle East and the impact on energy prices. On Thursday, the Nikkei index fell by 0.7%, to 55,895.32 points.