The latest report from the United States Treasury Department reveals a decrease in U.S. Treasury holdings by two major international creditors in September. Japan's holdings fell by $5.9 billion, bringing its total to $1.1233 trillion. Meanwhile, China's holdings decreased by $2.6 billion, totaling $772 billion.
Despite these reductions, the report indicates an overall increase in foreign-owned U.S. Treasury securities, rising from $8.5034 trillion in August to $8.6729 trillion in September. Notably, holdings by the United Kingdom and Belgium saw significant increases, with the UK adding $20.8 billion and Belgium $41.6 billion.
