In February 2025, Japanese investors increased their purchases of foreign bonds while reducing their investments in foreign stocks.

Specifically, Japanese investors made a net purchase of 3.45 trillion yen (approximately 23.44 billion USD) in foreign bonds, marking the highest level since August 2024. Meanwhile, they sold foreign stocks worth about 346.4 billion yen. This shift is believed to be driven by concerns over the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans and trade disruptions on global economic growth.