From The Economic Times · Anupam Nagar · · 1m
Japanese Investors Sell Bonds for Fourth Week
Japanese investors sold foreign bonds for fourth straight week, highest net outflow since 2022.
In brief
Japanese investors sold foreign bonds for fourth straight week, highest net outflow since 2022. Japanese investors sold 5.34 trillion yen of foreign bonds this year, the largest outflow since 2022, as yields rise. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
Japanese bond sales
Japanese investors sold a net 760.6 billion yen of foreign equities during the week.
Fourth week of selling
Japanese investors sold foreign long-term bonds for a fourth consecutive week through October 10.
Net outflow record
This year's net outflows reached 5.34 trillion yen, the highest since 2022.
Moderated selling pace
The pace of selling has moderated compared to previous weeks.
Yield impact
Yields on 30-year Japanese government bonds have nearly doubled to around 4%.
Life insurers limited role
Life insurers accounted for only 289 billion yen of net foreign bond sales this year.
Foreign investor inflows
Foreign investors bought 1.08 trillion yen of Japanese long-term bonds, largest in four weeks.
The main idea
Japanese investors sold 5.34 trillion yen of foreign bonds this year, the largest outflow since 2022, as yields rise.
