The Nikkei index is expected to rise after being sold off recently.

At the time of the Middle East conflict, the Japanese stock market may rise after recent declines. On the Singapore Exchange, the Nikkei futures rose by 1.3%. Investors are watching the price of crude oil, any response from the Japanese government to the conflict, and supply issues for energy and petrochemical products. On Tuesday, the Nikkei index fell by 0.1% to 53,700.39 points.