As of 2026-01-01, the Foreign Holdings of US Treasury Debt stood at $9.36T, up $85.0B from the prior reading, at the 99th percentile of the past 5 years. Federal debt held by foreign and international investors. Long-run reference for offshore demand for US dollar assets. Quarterly cadence and 1-2 quarter publication lag — context indicator, not a real-time stress signal.
Core Print
$9.36T+0.09
Historical Position: 99%Last updated: 2026-01-01
Historical Position99%
Current Interpretation
Foreign US Treasuries read $9.36T on 2026-01-01 (+$85.0B vs prior reading). Based on its standardized historical distribution (z-score), current positioning reflects a "easing bias". Check related plumbing indicators to evaluate broader systemic conditions.
Foreign US Treasuries is shown for context and does not enter the DLI score.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foreign US Treasuries?
Foreign US Treasuries is a core liquidity indicator within the US dollar framework, tracking funding market conditions and institutional risk appetite.
Why does Foreign US Treasuries affect asset prices?
It influences banking system liquidity and required risk premiums, directly impacting equity, credit, and digital asset valuations.
How should it be interpreted alongside other metrics?
Evaluate this metric alongside related indicators and the DLI composite score direction to avoid overinterpreting isolated data fluctuations.
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