Japan foreign stock buying swings to -481.6B yen in week to Sep 4

The swing from modest inflows to a nearly half-trillion yen outflow marks a decisive shift in foreign positioning toward Japanese equities, likely reflecting risk-off sentiment or profit-taking after prior accumulation. This affects domestic market liquidity and the yen's dynamics, as repatriation flows could add pressure. The key question is whether this is a one-off correction or the start of sustained foreign deleveraging, which would hinge on broader global rate expectations and Japan's policy signals in coming weeks.