Japan’s capital flow data showed a mixed picture, with foreign investors turning into net sellers of foreign bonds while continuing to buy Japanese equities, albeit at a slower pace.

Foreign bond buying came in at -12.8B, a sharp reversal from the previous 698.2B, indicating net outflows from overseas debt markets. Meanwhile, foreign investments in Japanese stocks totaled 2,380.9B, down from 3,941.4B previously but still reflecting solid inflows.