The U.S. Department of the Treasury released Treasury International Capital data for March 2026 showing a net TIC inflow of USD 150.7 billion across long-term securities, short-term U.S. securities, and banking flows. Private foreign inflows totaled USD 162.1 billion and were partly offset by official outflows of USD 11.4 billion. Foreign residents were net buyers of long-term U.S. securities by USD 96.5 billion, with private investors purchasing USD 111.4 billion and foreign official institutions selling USD 14.9 billion. U.S. residents made net purchases of long-term foreign securities of USD 15.2 billion. After adjustments, including estimated foreign portfolio acquisitions of U.S. stocks through stock swaps, overall net foreign purchases of long-term securities were estimated at USD 81.3 billion. Foreign residents reduced holdings of U.S. Treasury bills by USD 16.8 billion, holdings of all dollar-denominated short-term U.S. securities and other custody liabilities increased by USD 1.3 billion, and banks' own net dollar-denominated liabilities to foreign residents rose by USD 68.1 billion. The next TIC release, covering April 2026 data, is scheduled for June 18, 2026.
U.S. Department of the Treasury2026-05-18
U.S. Department of the Treasury reports USD 150.7 billion net TIC inflow for March 2026
The U.S. Department of the Treasury reported a net Treasury International Capital inflow of USD 150.7 billion in March 2026, driven by USD 162.1 billion in private foreign inflows partly offset by USD 11.4 billion in official outflows. Foreign residents were net buyers of long-term U.S. securities by USD 96.5 billion, while banks’ own net dollar-denominated liabilities to foreign residents increased by USD 68.1 billion and foreign holdings of U.S. Treasury bills declined by USD 16.8 billion.