As the U.S. national debt approaches $39 trillion, foreign investors play a key role…. though ownership is concentrated among a few countries.
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Five Charts That Defined How the U.S. Economy Shifted in 2025
In 2025, the U.S. economy didn’t simply cool or rebound but changed in ways that were visible in the data itself.
A shutdown distorted inflation, tariffs reset global trade, U.S. debt buyers quietly swapped places, and food prices surged. I pick five charts that captured how policy and politics reshaped the American economy in 2025.
Who Holds U.S. Debt in 2025? Top Foreign Holders of U.S. Treasury Securities
Foreign investors now hold more than $9 trillion in U.S. Treasurys, but growing purchases by advanced economies contrast with pullbacks by China and other emerging markets.
Foreign Investors Pump $80B Into U.S. Treasuries; U.K. Posts Biggest Monthly Gain
In June 2025, foreign official institutions drove a $80 billion net inflow into U.S. Treasuries, with the U.K. recording the largest one-month increase among major holders.