US Treasury Holdings Hit Record High in November; China Trims Exposure
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Firstpost•16-01-2026, 13:08
US Treasury Holdings Hit Record High in November; China Trims Exposure
- •Foreign ownership of US Treasuries reached an all-time high of $9.355 trillion in November, rebounding after a government shutdown.
- •Japan remained the largest foreign holder, increasing its stockpile to $1.202 trillion, its highest since July 2022.
- •The United Kingdom, the second-largest holder, raised its exposure to $888.5 billion, while Canada saw a sharp 13% rebound.
- •In contrast, China reduced its holdings to $682.6 billion, its lowest level since September 2008, cutting over 10% from its early 2025 position.
- •Foreign investors bought $85.6 billion in Treasuries and $92.2 billion in US equities, signaling renewed appetite for American assets.
Why It Matters: Foreign holdings of US Treasuries surged to a record in November, driven by major allies, while China reduced its stake.
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