Foreign Investment in Japanese Stocks Rises to 743.3 Billion Yen Amid Declines in Bond and Stock Investment; Consumer Confidence at 33.7

Foreign investment in Japanese stocks showed a notable increase in July 2025. On July 24, foreign investment in Japanese stocks reached 571.9 billion yen, up from 446.0 billion yen previously. By July 30, this figure further rose to 743.3 billion yen, surpassing the earlier 571.9 billion yen. Conversely, foreign investment in Japanese bonds declined, with a negative net investment of 990.7 billion yen reported on July 24, which improved slightly to a negative 184.6 billion yen by July 30. Additionally, Japanese foreign bond investment shifted from a positive 1,641.3 billion yen on July 24 to a negative 331.6 billion yen on July 30. Japanese foreign stock investment also decreased from 296.5 billion yen on July 24 to 206.3 billion yen on July 30. Meanwhile, Japan's Consumer Confidence Index for July 2025 was recorded at 33.7, below the estimated 35.0 and the previous 34.5, indicating a slight decline in consumer sentiment.