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US TIC Flow December: Net long-term flow (ex-swaps/other) USD +28.0bln (prev. 206.6bln)

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  • China US Treasury holdings USD 684bln (prev. 684bln)
  • UK US Treasury holdings USD 866bln (prev. 889bln)
  • Japan US Treasury holdings USD 1.186tln (prev. 1.203tln)
  • Net private capital flow USD +32.7bln (prev. +159.6bln)
  • Net long-term flow (incl. swaps/other) USD +28.0bln (prev. +206.6bln)
  • Net foreign holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds & notes USD -41.6bln (prev. +78.2bln)
  • Net official capital flow USD +12.2bln (prev. +44.9bln)
  • Net long-term flow (ex-swaps/other) USD +28.0bln (prev. +206.6bln)
  • Net overall capital flow USD +44.9bln (prev. +204.4bln)

What it means

The December TIC flow data shows a significant drop in net long-term flow to USD +28.0 billion from the previous +206.6 billion, indicating a reduction in foreign investment interest in U.S. securities. Additionally, net foreign holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds have decreased, which may reflect shakier sentiment among foreign investors amidst changing economic conditions. This could have implications for USD valuation and yield expectations moving forward.

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