Japan's financial markets are experiencing significant shifts, as recent data reveals a notable decline in foreign investment. The country's largest brokerage reported earnings of just $10,000 from trades that manipulated the market, indicating serious financial repercussions. In terms of foreign investments, Japanese foreign stock investment decreased by ¥397.6 billion, falling short of expectations and down from the previous figure of ¥384.8 billion. Similarly, foreign bond investment saw a significant drop, with an actual figure of -¥889.6 billion compared to -¥613.0 billion previously. In contrast, foreign investments in Japanese bonds increased to ¥277.9 billion from -¥487.5 billion, while foreign investment in Japanese stocks fell sharply to ¥8.0 billion from ¥580.4 billion. Additionally, shares of Nomura Research Institute fell by over 8% following third-quarter earnings that did not meet market expectations.