Japanese investors sell foreign bonds for third straight week as Treasury yields jump

Oct 8, 2026

In a significant market shift, Japanese investors have divested from foreign debt for three consecutive weeks amidst climbing domestic yields. As US Treasury yields hit record highs, local bonds present a more appealing alternative. This trend not only sees a resurgence in Japanese stock acquisitions but also marks a recovery in foreign investments into Japanese long-term bonds, reversing earlier outflows.

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