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Foreign Holdings of U.S. Treasuries Rose $18 Billion in May
Foreign investors increased their U.S. Treasury holdings by $18 billion in May, reaching $9.37 trillion. The total has grown $549 billion over the past 12 months.
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Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries increased by $18 billion in May to $9.37 trillion, the second-highest level on record. Over the past 12 months, total foreign holdings have risen $549 billion. The seven largest financial centers added $33 billion in May, bringing their combined holdings to $3.24 trillion, an all-time high.
Japan, the largest foreign holder, reduced its holdings by $67 billion to $1.14 trillion, the lowest level since May 2025. China, the third-largest holder, raised its holdings by $8 billion to $659 billion, the highest level since February. Demand for U.S. Treasuries remains strong, according to the data reported by @KobeissiLetter.
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