The Nikkei Index rose on hopes reignited by US-Iran talks.

As hopes are revived for peace talks between the US and Iran, the Japanese stock market may rise. The Nikkei index futures on the Singapore Exchange rose by 0.2% to 73060 points. Some technology stocks may be affected by the overnight decline in the Nasdaq index. Investors are now focused on any progress in the peace talks after the obstacles to Iran selling oil for US dollars were removed. The Nikkei index rose by 1.5% on Monday to a record high of 72353.96 points.