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Foreign Holdings of U.S. Treasuries Fall for Second Month
Foreign countries owned fewer U.S. government bonds in July than they did in June.
The total value fell from $9.298 trillion to $9.248 trillion.
Japan and China were the main countries reducing their holdings.
Japan remained the largest foreign holder.
China’s holdings reached their lowest level since 2008.
The United Kingdom increased its holdings and was the second-largest holder.
Foreign investors also took money out of U.S. Treasury securities overall in July.
Investments in U.S. corporate bonds and stocks still brought in money, but stock inflows dropped sharply.
Total money flowing into the United States was lower than in June.
Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries fell to $9.248 trillion in July from $9.298 trillion in June.
Japan’s holdings declined 1.1% to $1.104 trillion, marking a third consecutive monthly drop.
China’s holdings fell 2.4% to $618 billion, their lowest level since September 2008.
The United Kingdom increased its holdings 6.2% to $998.3 billion and remained the second-largest foreign holder.
Overall net capital inflows fell to $83.7 billion in July from $135.5 billion in June.
- Who
- Foreign investors, led by Japan and China, were involved; the United Kingdom also reported holdings.
- What
- Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries declined for a second consecutive month, while overall capital inflows also decreased.
- Where
- The holdings concern U.S. Treasury securities and other U.S. financial markets.
- When
- The figures cover July and were reported on September 16.
- Why
- The decline was led by reduced holdings from Japan and China.
Key facts
- Total foreign Treasury holdings
- $9.248 trillion in July, down from $9.298 trillion in June
- Japan holdings
- $1.104 trillion in July, down 1.1% from June
- United Kingdom holdings
- $998.3 billion in July, up 6.2% from June
- China holdings
- $618 billion in July, down 2.4% from June
- Treasury transaction flows
- An outflow of $3.6 billion in July, compared with a $6.2 billion inflow in June
- U.S. corporate bond inflows
- $26.9 billion in July, down from $39.4 billion in June
- Overall net capital inflows
- $83.7 billion in July, down from $135.5 billion in June
Sources
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