Nikkei May Fall Amid Concerns About Iran Conflict, Energy Costs -- Market Talk
Dow Jones2026/09/01 23:412341 GMT - Japanese stocks may fall as concerns over the Iran conflict and higher energy costs persist. Nikkei futures are down 2.0% at 64830 on the SGX. The dollar is at 160.20 yen, compared with Y159.94 as of Tuesday's Tokyo stock market close. Investors are focusing on developments in the Middle East and crude oil prices after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire Tuesday. The Nikkei Stock Average declined 0.1% to 66215.34 on Tuesday. (kosaku.narioka@wsj.com)
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September 01, 2026 19:41 ET (23:41 GMT)
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