US Stock Market: Foreign demand for US Treasuries rises in April, led by Japan and UK

Foreign ownership of U.S. Treasury securities edged higher in April, reflecting continued demand for the world's largest bond market despite ongoing uncertainty over global interest rates and economic growth, Reuters reported.

According to data released by the U.S. Treasury Department, total foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries increased to $9.352 trillion in April from $9.348 trillion in March. Reuters reported that the increase was primarily driven by the two largest foreign holders of U.S. government debt i.e. Japan and the United Kingdom, which expanded their Treasury portfolios during the month.

On an annual basis, foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries were up about 4% compared with April last year, underscoring the sustained appetite among overseas investors for U.S. government debt.


The latest figures highlight the continued role of U.S. Treasuries as a preferred safe-haven asset for global investors, even as markets navigate shifting monetary policy expectations and geopolitical uncertainties.

Japan retained its position as the largest foreign holder of U.S. government debt, while the United Kingdom remained among the biggest overseas investors, contributing to the overall rise in foreign ownership during April.

The Treasury International Capital (TIC) data provides a closely watched snapshot of global demand for U.S. government securities, offering insights into capital flows and the financing of U.S. government borrowing.