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15.07.202623:50:00UTC+00Japan Swings to Massive Foreign Bond Purchases, Snapping Previous Outflow Trend

Japan’s foreign bond investment position recorded a dramatic turnaround, with the latest data showing a sharp move from net selling to substantial net buying. According to figures updated on 15 July 2026, foreign bond buying surged to 1,090.1 billion yen, compared with a previous reading of -217.5 billion yen.

The shift from a net outflow to a strong net inflow suggests a marked change in Japanese investors’ appetite for overseas fixed-income assets. The swing into positive territory at this scale may reflect recalibrated portfolio strategies, shifting yield dynamics abroad, or changing expectations around currency and interest rate movements.

Market participants will be watching closely to see whether this sizeable uptick in foreign bond purchases represents a one-off adjustment or the start of a sustained trend in Japan’s cross-border investment flows.

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