The Nikkei index may rise as hopes for a potential agreement between the US and Iran continue to boost confidence.

Thanks to the continued hope for a potential peace agreement between the US and Iran, the Japanese stock market may open higher. The Nikkei futures on the Singapore Exchange rose 1.0% to 62,115 points. Investors are closely monitoring the developments in the Middle East and their impact on energy and bond prices. The Nikkei index rose 3.1% to 61,684.14 points on Thursday.