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Tokyo Stocks Soar as Foreign Investment Boosts Market

9/3/2025

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Japanese financial markets are seeing a reflation trade, with Tokyo shares hitting record highs due to foreign investment.
Domestic investors have withdrawn $23 billion this year, citing uncertainty over U.S. tariffs.
The Bank of Japan's interest rate hike has led to a shift from bonds to equities, benefiting industrial stocks.
Analysts predict additional stock market gains if retail investors re-enter the market.

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Story summary

Japanese financial markets are seeing a reflation trade, with Tokyo shares hitting record highs due to foreign investment.
Domestic investors have withdrawn $23 billion this year, citing uncertainty over U.S. tariffs.
The Bank of Japan's interest rate hike has led to a shift from bonds to equities, benefiting industrial stocks.
Analysts predict additional stock market gains if retail investors re-enter the market.