Japanese investors reported net buying of foreign long-term debt totaling ¥3824.5 billion as strong buying in the first two thirds of the month drove investment.

• Investment in foreign equities was negative with total selling of ¥536.4 billion.
• Foreign investment in Japanese assets was strong with equity buying of ¥2351.8 billion, partially offset by bond selling of ¥985.5.
• Japan recorded a net investment outflow of ¥1066.8 billion in July, as Japanese investment abroad more than offset foreign investment in Japanese assets.