Nikkei likely to fall amid uncertainty over Middle East situation
Japanese stocks could fall amid continued uncertainty over the Iran conflict. On the Singapore Exchange, Nikkei futures fell 0.3% to 62,320 points. Developments in the Middle East have come into focus after Iran launched a surprise ballistic missile attack on U.S. forces in the region. Investors are also keeping a close eye on any disruption to business operations after a powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southern Japan. The Nikkei fell 4.0% on Tuesday to 62,364.92 points.