Amid ongoing uncertainties in the Middle East, the Nikkei Index may continue to fluctuate within a range.

With the uncertainty of the Middle East conflict continuing, the Japanese stock market may maintain a range-bound volatility. The Nikkei index futures on the Singapore Exchange were flat at 68675 points. After disappointing US employment data was released, the dollar fell to 161.31 yen, down from 162.25 yen at the close of the Tokyo stock market on Thursday. Investors are paying attention to any progress in US-Iran peace negotiations and oil prices. The Nikkei index fell 2.5% on Thursday to 68733.15 points.