At a time when the situation in the Middle East is uncertain, the Nikkei Index may continue to fluctuate within a range.

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26/05/2026
There is uncertainty in the possible peace agreement between the US and Iran, and the benchmark stock index rose to a record high on Monday, the Japanese stock market may continue to experience volatility. On the Singapore Exchange, Nikkei futures rose 0.1% to 65,260 points. Investors are now focusing on any developments in the Middle East region after progress towards ending the war with Iran has slowed down. The Nikkei index rose 2.9% on Monday, reaching a historic closing high of 65,158.19 points.