Indian Equities Attract Billions, While Japan Explores Stablecoin Payments in Retail
Indian Equities Attract Billions, While Japan Explores Stablecoin Payments in Retail
Global funds have channeled over $1 billion into Indian equities, marking the largest weekly foreign purchase since June 2025, with analysts expecting continued inflows. Concurrently, Japan's convenience store chain Lawson is pioneering yen-pegged stablecoin payments in a Tokyo location, signaling a broader adoption of digital assets beyond traditional finance into everyday consumer spending.
Indian Equities Attract Significant Foreign Investment
Global funds injected over $1 billion into Indian equities in the four days leading up to July 9, marking the largest weekly foreign purchase since at least June 2025, as reported by Bloomberg. Goldman Sachs anticipates this buying trend to persist, noting that funds' 'underweight positioning' offers substantial room for further accumulation, supported by a stable rupee and clearer economic prospects.
Japanese Convenience Giant Lawson Trials Stablecoin Payments
In a notable move towards integrating digital assets into daily consumer life, Japanese convenience store chain Lawson is set to commence trials for yen-pegged stablecoin payments at a Tokyo outlet in August. This initiative indicates that stablecoins in Japan are expanding their utility beyond finance and remittances, moving into everyday retail transactions, a development that could significantly transform the market landscape.