Nikkei Futures Gain 3.5% as Oil Falls Overnight
Nikkei futures are up 3.5% at 60,880 on the SGX. Crude oil fell sharply overnight after President Trump downplayed the prospect of further U.S. strikes on Iran.
1849 ET - Japanese stocks may rise as fears about an escalation in the Middle East conflict ease. Oil prices fell sharply overnight after President Trump downplayed the prospect of further U.S. strikes on Iran. Nikkei futures are up 3.5% at 60880 on the SGX.
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