Carol Massar: U.S.-aligned regions reduced Treasury purchases to $174.3 billion in first eight months of 2026

Carol Massar: U.S.-aligned regions reduced Treasury purchases to $174.3 billion in first eight months of 2026
U.S.-aligned regions cut Treasury buying in 2026

Countries and regions most aligned with the U.S. bought a net $174.3 billion of Treasuries in the first eight months of 2026, the lowest amount for that period since 2021 and representing a decline of more than 60% compared to a year earlier.

Carol Massar reported this comparison, highlighting the notable reduction in Treasury purchases by these regions.

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