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Japan Sees Record Stock Outflows Amid Inflation Concerns

3/26/2026

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Foreign outflows from Japanese stocks totaled 2.51 trillion yen, the largest in 18 months, amid inflation concerns tied to Middle East tensions.
Despite outflows, foreign investors bought 511.5 billion yen in long-term bonds.
The Nikkei 225 rose 2.87% to 53,749.62, its biggest gain since March 18, amid optimism on possible easing of the Iran conflict.
Tokio Marine Holdings (the company) surged 14.6%.
Japan's economy remains vulnerable to oil-price fluctuations, adding uncertainty.

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Foreign outflows from Japanese stocks totaled 2.51 trillion yen, the largest in 18 months, amid inflation concerns tied to Middle East tensions.
Despite outflows, foreign investors bought 511.5 billion yen in long-term bonds.
The Nikkei 225 rose 2.87% to 53,749.62, its biggest gain since March 18, amid optimism on possible easing of the Iran conflict.
Tokio Marine Holdings (the company) surged 14.6%.
Japan's economy remains vulnerable to oil-price fluctuations, adding uncertainty.