US-aligned nations cut Treasury purchases 60% to lowest since 2021, led by Asia; Japan's buying down 99%

US-aligned countries and regions cut net Treasury purchases to $174.3 billion in Jan.-Aug. 2026, the lowest for the period since 2021 and more than 60% below a year earlier, led by Asia. Japan, the largest foreign holder, bought just $389 million through August, down 99% from a year earlier, while South Korea posted its largest net selling on record.

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