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Foreign Demand for U.S. Treasuries 2010-2024

The shift in foreign demand for U.S. Treasuries from official holders like China and Japan to domestic and private investors, and its impact on the market.

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Jan 22, 2026

What percentage of Canadian sovereign debt is owned by foreign central banks versus private investors?

’s marketable federal debt is predominantly held domestically—about 71% of market debt was held by Canadian investors in 2022–23, leaving roughly 29% in the hands of non‑resident (foreign) investors ....

Jan 17, 2026

How has foreign official demand for U.S. Treasuries changed since 2010, by country?

Foreign official demand for U.S. Treasuries — the purchases by central banks and other government entities — rose sharply through the 2000s and peaked around 2010, but since then the pattern has been ...