Japan Records Largest Weekly Stock Withdrawal in History

Japanese investors pulled out a record-breaking $12 billion from the stock market last week, according to recent data from Bank of America. This massive withdrawal comes amid heightened anxiety over Japan’s ballooning fiscal deficit and soaring long-term bond yields, leading to a global trend of equity market decline. While US equities witnessed a loss of $5.1 billion during the same period, Japan saw a particularly steep decline, with European equities bringing in only $1 billion, showcasing a stark contrast in investor behavior.