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Nikkei May Fall as Mideast Conflict Re-Escalation Weighs on Sentiment

Japanese stocks may fall amid concern that renewed escalation of the Middle East conflict could undermine risk sentiment. The body also cites a WSJ report that the U.S. military is preparing options to strike Iran.

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At 1945 ET, Japanese stocks may decline as concerns about renewed escalation in the Middle East conflict weigh on risk sentiment. The U.S. military has been preparing several options for strikes on Iran, the WSJ reported, citing officials familiar with the planning. Israeli Prime Minister Net…