After overnight gains in US technology stocks, the Nikkei Index may also rise.

Following the overnight rise in American chip stocks and other technology stocks, the Japanese stock market may also rise. The Nikkei index futures on the Singapore Exchange rose by 0.3%, to 63495 points. Investors are focusing on the G7 summit and the earnings of Japanese companies. The latest developments in the Iran war are also being closely monitored. The Nikkei index closed up 0.8% on Wednesday, at 63272.11 points.