The Nikkei 225 is expected to open lower in Tokyo on the 18th, with sharply higher crude oil futures and rising interest rates likely to weigh on the market. The index is expected to fall by about ¥700 from the previous day's close of ¥69,220 to around ¥68,500, according to reports.
The Nikkei 225 is expected to open lower in the Tokyo stock market on the 18th, according to reports. The index is expected to fall below the previous day's close of ¥69,220, with the decline projected at around ¥700.
Crude oil futures rose sharply against the backdrop of stalled negotiations between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the fighting. Higher oil prices could raise concerns about inflation and slow consumption, potentially weighing on the market.
Buying may turn to AI and semiconductor stocks as sectors expected to grow even amid inflation. The market may also strengthen at times depending on overall stock market trends.