In August 2024, the Japanese stock market experienced significant volatility, marked by heavy selling from foreign investors in futures while simultaneously increasing their purchases of cash equities. This trend suggests that some investors maintain confidence in the market despite the downturn. Recent data indicates that Japan's foreign investments in stocks totaled ¥353.2 billion, a notable recovery from a previous deficit of ¥328.1 billion. However, foreign investments in Japanese stocks overall reported a net outflow of ¥47.9 billion, a sharp decline from the previous influx of ¥521.7 billion. Additionally, Japan's foreign bond purchases reached ¥1,854 billion, up from ¥1,539.2 billion in the prior period, reflecting a continued interest in foreign bonds amid market fluctuations.