TOKYO -- International investors purchased 8.21 trillion yen ($55.4 billion) in Japanese equities and bonds in April for the biggest month of net inflows on record, as global money sought shelter in Japan.
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The Nikkei Stock Average has gained in recent weeks thanks to stock purchases by international investors. © AP
TOKYO -- International investors purchased 8.21 trillion yen ($55.4 billion) in Japanese equities and bonds in April for the biggest month of net inflows on record, as global money sought shelter in Japan.