Nikkei May Decline Amid Concerns About Higher Energy Costs -- Market Talk

2346 GMT - Japanese stocks may decline following Thursday's sharp gains as concerns about higher energy costs continue. However, easing expectations for the Fed's further rate increases may provide support. Nikkei futures are down 0.7% at 68385 on the SGX. The dollar is at 157.87 yen, compared with Y158.27 as of Thursday's Tokyo stock market close. Investors are focusing on developments in the Iran conflict, crude oil prices and bond yields after The Wall Street Journal reported that the Pentagon is sending a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East. The Nikkei Stock Average rose 3.3% to 68956.72 on Thursday. (kosaku.narioka@wsj.com)

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October 01, 2026 19:46 ET (23:46 GMT)