Japanese investors make biggest foreign stock exit in five years in May

Japanese investors sold foreign stocks at the fastest pace in about five years in May, reflecting a clear risk-off shift in positioning. The move was driven by caution over Middle East hostilities and concern that the tech-led equity rally had run too far. The article points to weaker sentiment and flows rather than a direct corporate or macro shock.

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Japanese investors sold foreign stocks at the fastest pace in about five years in May, reflecting a clear risk-off shift in positioning. The move was driven by caution over Middle East hostilities and concern that the tech-led equity rally had run too far. The article points to weaker sentiment and flows rather than a direct corporate or macro shock.