The Japanese stock market is likely to fall, as the market continues to be cautious about the strength of the US labor market and the growth of domestic companies' profits. Nikkei index futures on the Singapore Exchange fell 0.8% to 50,595. Investors are watching economic data and Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's policy measures aimed at boosting the country's economy. On Thursday, the Nikkei Index rose 2.3% to 51,028.42 points.

The Japanese stock market is likely to fall, as the market continues to be cautious about the strength of the US labor market and the growth of domestic companies' profits. Nikkei index futures on the Singapore Exchange fell 0.8% to 50,595. Investors are watching economic data and Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's policy measures aimed at boosting the country's economy. On Thursday, the Nikkei Index rose 2.3% to 51,028.42 points.