The Nikkei Index may rise, driven by the overnight rally on Wall Street.

Boosted by the overnight Wall Street rally, the Japanese stock market could rise. The Nikkei index futures on the Singapore Exchange rose 2.0% to 57,665 points. Investors are paying close attention to the situation in the Middle East after the US military began to block sea traffic trying to enter or leave Iranian ports. Oil prices are also closely watched. The Nikkei index fell 0.7% to 56,502.77 points on Monday.