Saudi Arabia’s US Treasury holdings rise by $10.7 billion in July
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s investments in US Treasury bonds recorded an annual increase of $10.7 billion in July 2026 compared with July 2025, according to the US Treasury Department’s monthly report released on Thursday. The report revealed that this figure represents an 8 percent increase. The report also indicated that Saudi Arabia’s investments in US Treasury bonds and bills posted a monthly…
In July 2026, Saudi Arabia witnessed a $10.7 billion increase in its investments in US Treasury bonds, marking an 8 percent rise compared to the same period in 2025, according to the US Treasury Department's monthly report. This surge contributed to a total of $142.4 billion in Saudi Arabia's Treasury holdings, a 0.1 percent decline from July 2025.
The majority of these investments, constituting 77 percent, were in long-term bonds and bills, amounting to $110.2 billion. The remaining 23 percent was in short-term bonds and bills, totaling $32.2 billion. Globally, US Treasury holdings experienced a $50.4 billion decrease in July, reaching approximately $9,248.1 billion, a 0.5 percent drop from June 2026.
Saudi Arabia ranked 17th among global holders of US Treasury bonds and bills, trailing behing Japan, the United Kingdom, and China.
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