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2026.08.0523:50:00UTC+00Japan Swings to Net Foreign Bond Buying as Flows Rebound Strongly

Japan’s investors sharply reversed their stance in overseas debt markets, shifting from heavy net selling to robust net buying of foreign bonds, according to the latest data released on 05 August 2026.

The foreign bonds buying indicator moved from a previous reading of -810.1 billion to 477.9 billion, signaling a strong turnaround in cross-border capital flows. The earlier negative figure indicated substantial net selling of foreign bonds by Japanese investors, while the latest positive reading reflects renewed demand for overseas fixed-income assets.

This marked shift suggests changing portfolio preferences among Japanese institutions and investors, with potential implications for global bond markets and currency dynamics as Japan re-engages more actively in foreign debt securities.

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