(Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - Milano, 7 apr - Japanese shares closed flat, as investors weighed mixed signals regarding the conflict between the US and Iran.

While sentiment was supported by news of potential diplomatic efforts from Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi, market players remained cautious ahead of a deadline set by US president Donald Trump for a deal to be reached.

On the economic data front, Japan's February household spending fell 1.8% in real terms from the previous year to 289,391 yen, while average monthly income per workers' household rose 1.6% in real terms to 589,038 yen. Meanwhile, the preliminary leading index for February improved to 112.4 from 112.1 in January, although the coincident indicator fell to 116.3 from 117.9.

Gains were led by electronics and financial stocks, as the.

Nikkei 225 index closed up 0.03% at 53,429.56 points.

(RADIOCOR) 07-04-26 08:57:01 (0149) 5 NNNN