Foreign Investment
Why this is rated stable
Foreign holdings of Treasuries and direct investment inflows are within their five-year ranges.
Stable: Operating within normal ranges. No significant disruptions or unusual risks. Methodology
What is this?
This is money other countries put into the US, like buying our bonds or businesses.
How it's doing: Working normally.
About this area
Foreign investors hold a large share of US government debt and own substantial US businesses. This page tracks Treasury holdings by foreign investors, direct investment flows, and CFIUS national-security reviews.
Indicators
Latest readings. Changes are shown without judgment of whether up or down is better.
| Indicator | Latest |
|---|---|
Foreign holdings of Treasuries Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury | $9.1T |
Direct investment inflows (quarterly) Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis | $88B |
CFIUS filings (calendar YTD) Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury | 311filings |
Charts
Timeline of developments
Monthly TIC data shows stable foreign demand
Net foreign purchases of long-term US securities were positive for the month.
Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury
Sources and citationsWhere this info comes from
- 1.Treasury International Capital (TIC) System
U.S. Department of the Treasury. Accessed Sep 27, 2026.
- 2.Major Foreign Holders of Treasury Securities
U.S. Department of the Treasury. Accessed Sep 27, 2026.
- 3.Direct Investment by Country and Industry
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Accessed Sep 27, 2026.
- 4.CFIUS reports and tables
U.S. Department of the Treasury. Accessed Sep 27, 2026.
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