Foreign investors recorded their biggest weekly selloff in Japanese stocks since March, offloading ¥1.82 trillion worth of shares amid profit-taking in technology stocks and rising concerns over AI valuations. While domestic retail investors stepped in with record purchases, the Nikkei retreated as the once-red-hot AI-driven rally began losing momentum.

Japan's Nikkei index marked a triumphant third day of gains, fueled by the surge in AI-related shares. Nevertheless, the progress in US-Iran discussions and ongoing market…

Foreign investors sold a record US$137.36 billion of Asian stocks in the first half of 2026. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.