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26.08.202623:50:00UTC+00Foreign Investors Turn Net Sellers of Japanese Stocks, Outflows Hit ¥764.1 Billion

Foreign investment flows into Japanese equities have sharply reversed, with overseas investors becoming net sellers of Japanese stocks to the tune of ¥764.1 billion. The latest data, updated on 26 August 2026, show a steep swing from the previous reading of ¥622.4 billion in net inflows.

The move from positive to negative territory suggests a notable shift in foreign sentiment toward Japan’s equity market over the latest period measured. While the reasons behind the reversal are not detailed in the data, the scale of the outflow underlines how quickly international positioning in Japanese stocks can change, potentially affecting liquidity and price dynamics in the short term. Investors and analysts are likely to watch subsequent releases closely to assess whether this marks the start of a sustained trend or a temporary pullback.

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