Nikkei index continued to fluctuate in a range; market keeping an eye on conflict in Iran.

With the uncertainty of the Iran conflict continuing, the Japanese stock market may remain in a range-bound pattern. The Nikkei futures on the Singapore Exchange rose by 0.4% to 66330 points. Investors are now closely monitoring the developments in the Middle East situation and oil prices after President Trump threatened to destroy Iranian infrastructure if Iran attacks ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The Nikkei index fell by 0.2% on Wednesday to 66115.60 points.