Nikkei index may rise as tension eases between the US and Europe.

With the easing of tension between the United States and Europe over Greenland, the Japanese stock market may rise. The Nikkei index futures on the Singapore Exchange rose by 1.3% to 53,475 points. Investors are paying attention to the statements from business and government leaders at Davos, as well as the domestic political situation before the general election in early February. The Nikkei index fell by 0.4% to 52,774.64 points yesterday.