The U.S. Department of the Treasury released August 2026 Treasury International Capital data showing a total net foreign inflow of USD 199.8 billion. Private foreign investors accounted for USD 178.5 billion and foreign official institutions for USD 21.3 billion. Foreign residents made USD 300.7 billion in net purchases of long-term U.S. securities, while U.S. residents bought USD 21.6 billion of long-term foreign securities. After adjustments, overall net foreign purchases of long-term securities totaled USD 279.2 billion, partly offset by a USD 37.8 billion decline in foreign holdings of short-term U.S. securities and custody liabilities and a USD 41.6 billion reduction in banks’ net dollar-denominated liabilities to foreign residents. The data are based primarily on custodial records and cannot precisely attribute holdings by country. September data are scheduled for release on Nov. 18, 2026.
U.S. Department of the Treasury reports USD 199.8 billion net foreign inflow in August
The U.S. Department of the Treasury reported a USD 199.8 billion net foreign inflow for August 2026, including USD 178.5 billion from private investors. Adjusted net foreign purchases of long-term securities reached USD 279.2 billion, partly offset by declines in short-term holdings and banks’ liabilities to foreign residents.