TOKYO -- Japanese investors dumped foreign bonds at a record pace in 2022, ending a yearslong buying spree as increased currency hedging costs eat into returns from overseas assets.
Mounting currency costs prompt shift that could push down Japan long rates

The rise in currency hedging costs means Japanese investors currently stand to lose money from investing in 10-year U.S. Treasurys. © Reuters
TOKYO -- Japanese investors dumped foreign bonds at a record pace in 2022, ending a yearslong buying spree as increased currency hedging costs eat into returns from overseas assets.