Major Countries Reduce US Treasury Holdings; 30-Year Yield Hits 19-Year High

Published: Aug 18, 2026 10:37

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[SMM Precious Metal Express] China, the UK and Japan all reduced their US Treasury holdings in June, with overseas holdings down $72.1 billion month-on-month to approximately $9.3 trillion, including a $26.4 billion reduction by Japan. The 30-year US Treasury yield rose to 5.31%, the highest in 19 years, approaching the 5.44% peak seen during the early global financial crisis.

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