TOKYO -- Even as foreign investors bought more Japanese stocks than they sold yet again last week, driving prices to three-decade highs, domestic market players have persisted in selling, Tokyo Stock Exchange data released Thursday shows.
Foreigners' net purchases jump to $5.3bn in eighth straight week of buying
Japanese retail investors are especially reluctant to join the stock-buying spree. © Reuters
TOKYO -- Even as foreign investors bought more Japanese stocks than they sold yet again last week, driving prices to three-decade highs, domestic market players have persisted in selling, Tokyo Stock Exchange data released Thursday shows.