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01.07.202623:50:00UTC+00Foreign investors flee Japanese equities as flows swing to ¥1.8T outflow

Foreign investment in Japanese stocks has sharply reversed, with the latest data showing a move from a previous net inflow of ¥451.3 billion to a net outflow of ¥1,816.5 billion. The figures, updated on 01 July 2026, highlight a significant shift in sentiment toward Japan’s equity market.

The swing from positive to deeply negative territory suggests that overseas investors have been taking profits or reducing exposure after a period of earlier buying. While the data point alone does not reveal the underlying drivers, the magnitude of the reversal underscores a notable cooling in foreign demand for Japanese shares at the latest reading.

Market participants will be watching subsequent releases closely to see whether this sharp outflow proves temporary or marks the beginning of a more sustained withdrawal of foreign capital from Japan’s stock market.

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