Finance Bureau(@FinanceBureau_):💡EXPLAINED: America’s allies are buying 60% less of its debt. US-aligned countries bought a net $174.3B of Treasuries in the first eight months of 2026. That’s the lowest since 2021 and down more than 60% from a year earlier. 🌏Asia led the pullback. Japan, the biggest foreign holder, bought just $389M, down 99%. South Korea sold $23.8B, a record for the period. Taiwan was also a net seller. There’s no single cause. Weak currencies, rising yields at home and unease over US policy may all play a role. ⚠️The timing matters because US debt is above $40T. Private investors now hold about 70% of it, and they’re more price-sensitive. The 10-year yield sits at 5.02%.

2026.10.28 09:28

💡EXPLAINED: America’s allies are buying 60% less of its debt. US-aligned countries bought a net $174.3B of Treasuries in the first eight months of 2026. That’s the lowest since 2021 and down more than 60% from a year earlier. 🌏Asia led the pullback. Japan, the biggest foreign holder, bought just $389M, down 99%. South Korea sold $23.8B, a record for the period. Taiwan was also a net seller. There’s no single cause. Weak currencies, rising yields at home and unease over US policy may all play a role. ⚠️The timing matters because US debt is above $40T. Private investors now hold about 70% of it, and they’re more price-sensitive. The 10-year yield sits at 5.02%.