U.S. Treasury holdings by foreign investors fall to $9.25 trillion in July

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Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries declined to $9.25 trillion in July, down from $9.3 trillion in June, according to data from the U.S. Treasury Department. This decrease follows a trend of rising concerns regarding U.S. fiscal sustainability and mounting national debt.

China significantly reduced its holdings, which fell to $618 billion in July from $633.4 billion in June, marking its lowest level since August 2008. Analysts suggest this is part of a broader diversification strategy into assets like gold. Japan, the largest foreign holder, also saw its holdings drop to $1.1 trillion from $1.12 trillion in June, a trend potentially linked to currency intervention efforts to support the yen.

Conversely, the United Kingdom increased its holdings to $998.3 billion, up from $939.9 billion in June. Other nations, including France and Canada, also reported notable decreases in their U.S. debt positions. These shifts in the bond market have contributed to upward pressure on long-term yields, with the 30-year Treasury bond yield reaching its highest level since 2007.

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[● 7 SOURCES] Total foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries fell to $9.250 trillion in July from $9.300 trillion in June. cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn · news.cnyes.com · www.stheadline.com · noticiabrasil.net.br · +2 more
[● 6 SOURCES] China's U.S. Treasury holdings in July reached their lowest level since August 2008. cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn · www.stheadline.com · noticiabrasil.net.br · sapo.pt · +1 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The 30-year Treasury bond yield reached its highest level since 2007 due to concerns over U.S. fiscal sustainability. cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn · noticiabrasil.net.br
[● 3 SOURCES] The United Kingdom's holdings of U.S. Treasuries increased to $998.3 billion in July from $939.9 billion in June. cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn · www.stheadline.com
[● 6 SOURCES] China's holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds decreased to $618 billion in July from $633.4 billion in June. cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn · www.stheadline.com · noticiabrasil.net.br · sapo.pt · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Japan's holdings of U.S. Treasuries decreased to $1.100 trillion in July from $1.120 trillion in June. cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn · news.cnyes.com · www.stheadline.com
[● 2 SOURCES] China's U.S. Treasury holdings reached a level comparable to the 2008 period. cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] France and Canada saw significant decreases in their U.S. Treasury holdings in July. news.cnyes.com · www.stheadline.com