Overseas investors were net buyers in the third week of October (19–23) for the first time in 2 weeks. Net purchases amounted to ¥24.4 billion. During the week, the Nikkei Average fell ¥2,631, or 4.02%, and hit a low on the 23rd for the first time in approximately 3 months.
According to stock trading trends by investor type released by the Tokyo Stock Exchange, overseas investors posted net buying for the first time in 2 weeks, with net purchases of ¥24.4 billion. They had recorded substantial net selling the previous week but turned to buying this week.
During the week, the Nikkei Stock Average fell ¥2,631, or 4.02%. It briefly hit a low on the 23rd for the first time in approximately 3 months, with topics surrounding AI cited among the contributing factors.