Foreign Holdings of Treasuries Fell in June, Led by Japan Drop

US · 2026-08-17

1. Step 1 · The triggerForeign holdings of US Treasuries drop by $72.1 billion, led by Japan.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onReduced foreign demand for Treasuries increases yields, tightening liquidity.
3. Step 3 · Knock-onHigher Treasury yields lead to increased borrowing costs for US SMEs.
4. Step 4 · Reaches youTighter liquidity conditions may dampen consumer spending, impacting SME revenues.

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Source: LiveMint Markets

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