Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries rise in May, top $9 trillion again

Investing.com -- Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries increased in May, reaching $9.045 trillion and marking the third consecutive month above the $9 trillion threshold, according to Treasury Department data released Thursday.

The May figure represented an increase from April’s $9.013 trillion level. Compared to the same period last year, foreign ownership of U.S. Treasuries has grown by 11.2%.

The Treasury Department data also revealed a significant shift in capital flows, with the United States recording a net capital inflow of $311.1 billion in May. This contrasts sharply with April’s net outflow of $14.6 billion.

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