The Nikkei index may rise as hopes for a quick end to the Iran conflict boost.

Thanks to the increasing hope that the conflict in Iran may end soon, the Japanese stock market may rise. US President Trump stated on Tuesday that the US will withdraw from Iran within two to three weeks. On the Singapore Exchange, Nikkei futures rose by 3.2% to 52,955 points. Investors are closely watching the developments in the Middle East and their impact on energy prices. The Nikkei Index fell by 1.6% to 51,063.72 points on Tuesday.