Japanese investors sell foreign stocks in April as energy costs rise

Japanese investors became net sellers of foreign stocks in April for the first time in four months, reflecting a more defensive stance. The shift was driven by concerns that the Iran war could lift energy costs and add to broader inflation pressures, weighing on overseas equity appetite.

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Japanese investors became net sellers of foreign stocks in April for the first time in four months, reflecting a more defensive stance. The shift was driven by concerns that the Iran war could lift energy costs and add to broader inflation pressures, weighing on overseas equity appetite.