Foreign investors buy Japanese stocks for eighth week on AI rally

Foreign investors bought Japanese stocks for the eighth straight week through May 23, indicating continued foreign inflows into the market. The move was supported by easing oil prices and a rally in AI-related shares on a robust demand outlook. The article points to a constructive risk-on backdrop for Japanese equities rather than a specific company or policy catalyst.

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Foreign investors bought Japanese stocks for the eighth straight week through May 23, indicating continued foreign inflows into the market. The move was supported by easing oil prices and a rally in AI-related shares on a robust demand outlook. The article points to a constructive risk-on backdrop for Japanese equities rather than a specific company or policy catalyst.