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Foreign Treasuries Holdings Rise
Foreign holdings of US Treasuries hit an 18-month high in August, led by Canada and Belgium.
In brief
Foreign holdings of US Treasuries hit an 18-month high in August, led by Canada and Belgium. Foreign holdings of US Treasuries rose to $9.33 trillion in August, with Canada and Belgium increasing their stockpiles. Originally reported by mint.
Foreign Holdings Rise
Foreign holdings of US Treasuries rose in August from the lowest level since October 2025, led by increases in Canada and Belgium.
Total Holdings Up
Overseas holdings climbed more than $83 billion from July to $9.33 trillion.
Japan's Drop
Japan saw a $36 billion drop in holdings to $1.1 trillion, the lowest since December 2024.
China's Decline
Mainland China's holdings fell $27 billion to an 18-year low of $591 billion.
The bottom line
Foreign holdings of US Treasuries rose to $9.33 trillion in August, with Canada and Belgium increasing their stockpiles.
