Due to concerns about energy costs, the Nikkei index may decline.

As the conflict in the Middle East continues, concerns about energy costs persist, and the Japanese stock market may fall. The Nikkei index futures opened in Singapore Exchange fell 1,170 points to 54,055 points. Investors are closely monitoring the situation in Iran and oil prices. The Nikkei Average Index closed up 1.4% on Wednesday at 55,025.37 points.