Total foreign holdings increased by US$34.8 billion, to US$9.31 trillion (RM36.68 trillion), Treasury Department data showed on Wednesday. Japan, the biggest foreign holder of Treasuries, saw its holdings climb by US$39.8 billion, to US$1.23 trillion. China’s stockpile of Treasuries, the third largest, rose by US$10.9 billion, to US$694.4 billion. Belgium, whose holdings include Chinese custodial accounts according to market analysts, saw its holdings decline US$26.3 billion, to US$451 billion. Europe’s holdingsAs a group, European Union holdings saw an US$8 billion advance, to US$2.13 trillion.

Source: The Edge Markets March 19, 2026 06:33 UTC