The Japanese stock market has tracked to the upside in two of three sessions since the end of the three-day losing streak in which it had plunged more than 4,300 points or 6.5 percent. The Nikkei 225 sits just beneath the 64,220-point plateau and it's tipped to open in the green again on Friday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat after the United States said it would hold off on fresh attacks in Iran. The European and U.S. markets were up and the Asian bourses are expected to follow them to the upside.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.