The Nikkei Index rose by 0.9%, driven by electronic and technology stocks.

With hopes continuing for negotiations between the United States and Iran, the Japanese stock market has risen. The Nikkei index rose 0.9% to 59,365.12 points, with electronic and technology stocks leading the gains. Lasertec rose 4.8%, Softbank Group rose 4.1%, and Hitachi rose 2.8%. Investors will closely monitor discussions in Islamabad between the United States and Iran to end the conflict and any other developments in the Middle East.