These Treasury data track the flows of financial instruments into and out of the United States. Instruments tracked include Treasury securities, agency securities, corporate bonds, and corporate equities. Why Investors Care
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Highlights
Net foreign purchases of long-term U.S. securities rose $56.5 billion in December vs. $90.9 billion in November. December's increase is on the low side but does match the nation's roughly $60 billion monthly trade deficit, a match up that excludes the nation's roughly $35 billion monthly federal deficit but still enough to limit reaction in the financial markets. Foreign demand for Treasuries and federal agency bonds was flat in December, but not demand for U.S. corporate bonds and, interestingly, U.S. equities which was very strong. By banking region, holdings of U.S. securities in China showed a solid increase, this despite talk in the markets that Chinese investment in the U.S. is slowing. In sum, the decline in the dollar has not limited foreign demand for U.S. securities, at least not yet.
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