Boosted by the AI boom, the Nikkei index may rise.

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12/05/2026
With the continued enthusiasm for topics related to AI, the Japanese stock market may rise. The Nikkei index futures on the Singapore Exchange rose by 0.6% to 62,885 points. Investors are closely monitoring the earnings of Japanese companies, with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Fujifilm expected to announce their performance later on Tuesday. The Middle East conflict is also a focus of attention. The Nikkei index fell by 0.5% on Monday to 62,417.88 points.