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China Trims US Treasury Holdings to $651.1 Billion, Hitting an 18-Year Low
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According to official data from the U.S. Treasury Department, China’s stash of treasuries fell to $651.1 billion in April, the lowest level recorded since September 2008.
Key facts
- According to data recently released by the U.S. Treasury Department, China sold part of its U.S. Treasuries in April, reducing its holdings from $652.3 billion in March to $651.1 billion in April
- The milestone was supported by increased demand from countries like Japan, which held $1.21 trillion in April, and the U.K., which held $937.5 billion in the same period
- According to official data from the U.S. Treasury Department, China’s stash of treasuries fell to $651.1 billion in April, the lowest level recorded since September 2008
- While China's holdings of U.S. Treasuries ticked up slightly in August and September, the broader outlook for 2025 remains unchanged.…
Summary
According to official data from the U.S. China cut U.S. debt holdings to $651.1B in April, rattling bond markets as net selling persists. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh kept rates steady, pushing back on Trump’s 1% plan. Global U.S. debt holdings hit $9.35T, next driving Japan’s $1.21T dominance as Canada sells. China, one of the largest economies, reduced its U.S. Treasury holdings in April, reaching an 18-year low.