The Nikkei index may continue to fluctuate within a range, with the market focusing on the conflict in the Middle East.

Due to ongoing concerns over the US-Iran conflict, the Japanese stock market may maintain range-bound volatility. Nikkei futures remained flat at 59,755 points on the Singapore Exchange. Investors are closely watching the developments in the Middle East situation, with mediators currently attempting to restart diplomatic processes in order to end Iran's war. The Nikkei index rose 0.4% on Wednesday to 59,585.86 points.