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2026.09.1623:50:00UTC+00Foreign Investors Dump Japanese Equities as Inflows Swing Deeply Negative

Foreign investment flows into Japanese stocks have sharply reversed, with the latest data showing a steep drop to -1,522.8 billion yen, down from a previous level of 690.0 billion yen. The figures, updated on 16 September 2026, point to a significant shift in overseas appetite for Japanese equities.

The move from positive to strongly negative territory signals that foreign investors have turned from net buyers to substantial net sellers of Japanese shares. This abrupt turnaround may raise concerns about sentiment toward Japan’s equity market and could put pressure on stock valuations if the outflows persist.

Market participants will be watching subsequent data releases closely to see whether this marks the start of a broader trend of foreign withdrawal from Japanese assets or a temporary correction following earlier strong inflows.

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