Saudi Arabia boosts US treasury holdings by $2.2 billion to $142.5 billion in June
RIYADH — Data from the US Treasury Department revealed that Saudi Arabia's holdings of US Treasuries increased by approximately $2.2 billion reaching $142.5 billion in June 2026 compared to the previous monthSaudi Arabia maintained its 17th position among the largest holders of US Treasury bonds. The Kingdom's investments in US Treasury bonds during June were distributed as follows: $108.6…
Saudi Arabia increased its holdings of US Treasuries to $142.5 billion in June 2026, a rise of approximately $2.2 billion compared to the previous month, according to the US Treasury Department. This made Saudi Arabia the 17th largest holder of US Treasury bonds globally. The Kingdom's investments were split, with $108.6 billion in long-term bonds (76% of the total) and $34 billion in short-term bonds (24%).
Despite a slight decrease in total US Treasury holdings to $9.299 trillion from $9.371 trillion in the previous month, foreign holdings of US Treasuries rose by 2.3% compared to the previous year. Japan, the largest non-US holder, saw its holdings drop to $1.116 trillion in June, a 2.3% decline from May. The UK, the second-largest foreign holder, decreased its holdings to $939.9 billion in June from $948.6 billion in the previous month.
China's holdings dropped 4% to $633.4 billion in June, marking the lowest level since September 2008.
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