The Nikkei Stock Average fell due to uncertainty surrounding the US economy and Japanese corporate earnings prospects.

The Japanese stock market may fall because of the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the US economy and the profit prospects of domestic companies. The Nikkei futures on the Singapore Exchange fell by 0.2%, closing at 50,210 points. The USD/JPY exchange rate is at 156.11 yen, lower than the closing price of 156.39 yen in the Tokyo stock market on Friday. Investors are closely watching for any progress in Prime Minister Takamitsu Sona's economic revitalization plan. The Nikkei index rose by 0.2% on Friday to 50,253.91 points.