1. Japan's May Retail Sales surged 5.3% year-over-year, significantly exceeding forecasts.
2. Japan's Nikkei futures rose 0.63% in early trade, indicating positive equity market sentiment.
3. US-Iran tensions eased as both sides agreed to stand down and continue technical talks, despite oil prices rising over $1/bbl following weekend strikes.
Japan Retail Jumps, Nikkei Gains, US-Iran Tensions De-escalate
