Nikkei Index falls or drops before the Japanese Yen rebounds significantly.

The Japanese stock market fell, with the yen sharply rebounding on Friday night. The cautious mood ahead of the upcoming election could also put pressure on the market. The Nikkei futures on the Singapore Exchange fell by 2.4% to 52,510 points. The US dollar against the Japanese yen was at 155.03 yen, compared to 158.66 yen at the close of the Tokyo stock market on Friday. Investors are focusing on the details of Prime Minister Koushi Washio's economic plan ahead of the election in early February. The Nikkei index rose 0.3% to 53,846.87 points on Friday.