Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries rose by $83 billion in August to $9.33 trillion, the sixth-highest level on record.
The surge was driven by Canada, whose holdings increased by $38 billion to $465 billion, the fourth-highest level on record.
Belgium came next, with holdings up $20 billion to a record $491 billion.
The United Kingdom, the second-largest holder, increased its holdings by $11 billion to a record $1.01 trillion.
Meanwhile, Japan, the largest foreign holder, reduced its holdings by $36 billion to $1.07 trillion, the lowest level since November 2024.
China, the third-largest holder, cut its holdings by $27 billion to $591 billion, the lowest level since August 2008.
Despite continued selling by Japan and China, foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries are still rising.
The surge was driven by Canada, whose holdings increased by $38 billion to $465 billion, the fourth-highest level on record.
Belgium came next, with holdings up $20 billion to a record $491 billion.
The United Kingdom, the second-largest holder, increased its holdings by $11 billion to a record $1.01 trillion.
Meanwhile, Japan, the largest foreign holder, reduced its holdings by $36 billion to $1.07 trillion, the lowest level since November 2024.
China, the third-largest holder, cut its holdings by $27 billion to $591 billion, the lowest level since August 2008.
Despite continued selling by Japan and China, foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries are still rising.
