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Japan Stock Investment by Foreigners climbed to 912.1B in July 2026, up 994B from June's -81.9B reading.
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Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
Stock Investment by Foreigners (Japan) was reported at 912.10 billion in July 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of -81.90 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through July 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 26.32 billion, ranging from -4,448.10 billion to 2,479.90 billion across 39 releases.
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 15.80 billion, up from the prior three at -37.27 billion. Volatility over the past year (σ 1,297.90 billion) is higher than the prior year (σ 849.66 billion). In July readings over the past 3 years, Stock Investment by Foreigners has averaged 318.41 billion.
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish S&P 500).
The next release is scheduled for August 5, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include CFTC JPY speculative net positions (Jul 31) and BoJ Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes (Aug 4).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update July 2026.
Stock Investment by Foreigners is a financial indicator that measures the amount of money invested by foreign individuals or entities in a particular stock market. This indicator is used to track the level of international interest and confidence in a country's economy and stock market. It can also provide insights into the overall performance and stability of a country's stock market. High levels of stock investment by foreigners can indicate a strong and attractive market, while low levels may suggest potential risks or lack of interest. This indicator is closely monitored by investors, analysts, and policymakers as it can have a significant impact on a country's economic growth and stability.
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
Latest reading (Jul 2026): actual 912.1 B. Prior reading (Jul 2026): -79.6 B. Before that (Jun 2026): -785.1 B.
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish S&P 500, r=0.44) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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| Thursday, July 30, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:00 | Consumer Confidence | 34.9 | 33.8 | 34.2 | 34.55 | High | |
| 23:30 | Unemployment Rate | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.50 | Medium | |
| 23:30 | Core CPI YoY | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.80 | Low | |
| 23:30 | Jobs/applications ratio | 1.18 | 1.17 | 1.17 | 1.17 | Low | |
| 23:30 | CPI YoY | 2 | 1.9 | 2 | 2.00 | Low | |
| 23:50 | Retail Sales YoY | 0.5 | 5 | 3.1 | 1.80 | Medium | |
| 23:50 | Industrial Production MoM | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 1.00 | Medium | |
| 23:50 | Retail Sales MoM | -4.1 | 1.7 | -0.5 | -2.30 | Low | |
| 23:50 | Industrial Production YoY | 4.2 | -2.1 | 1.8 | 3.00 | Low | |
| Friday, July 31, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 03:00 | BoJ Interest Rate Decision | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | High | |
| 05:00 | Housing Starts YoY | 18.6 | 33.9 | 12.8 | 15.70 | Medium | |
| 05:00 | Construction Orders YoY | 2.3 | -6.7 | -7 | -2.35 | Low | |