The Japan stock market fell for a second consecutive session, dropping nearly 970 points or 2.7 percent. The Nikkei 225 closed just above 37,470 points but may see a rebound on Tuesday. Financial, tech, and auto stocks were among the losers. Wall Street closed slightly higher, with the Dow up 0.08 percent, NASDAQ up 0.67 percent, and S&P 500 up 0.41 percent. Trade concerns between the U.S. and China led to early weakness. However, optimism grew after a report showed U.S. manufacturing activity weakened in May, hinting at a possible change in interest rates. Crude oil prices surged 2.9 percent to $62.52 a barrel due to geopolitical tensions.

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