Japanese investors turned net sellers of foreign equities for the first time in four months in April, as rising concerns over higher energy costs stemming from the Iran conflict and fears of broader inflationary pressures weighed on sentiment toward overseas markets, according to Reuters calculations based on data released by Japan’s Ministry of Finance.
The data showed Japanese investors sold a net 636.4 billion yen worth of foreign stocks during the month, marking the largest monthly net outflow since October 2025. The shift in investment behaviour reflected growing caution among investors amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty and persistent inflation concerns in major global economies.
