Japanese Investors Make Largest Foreign Stock Exit Since 2021
Japanese investors sold a net 2.72 trillion yen in foreign equities last month, marking the largest withdrawal since April 2021. While sentiment was weighed down by Middle East tensions and tech sector caution, investors simultaneously shifted 2.9 trillion yen into foreign debt securities.
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Japan investors sold a net 2.72 trillion yen ($16.98 billion) in foreign stocks during May. This represents the largest monthly divestment from overseas equity markets since April 2021. The exit signals a pivot toward fixed income as Middle East tensions and high tech valuations curb risk appetite.
