China reduces US Treasury holdings amid rising gold accumulation

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As China diminishes its US Treasury holdings and bolsters gold reserves, questions arise over US borrowing sustainability.

Key Points:

  • China sheds $22.7 billion in US Treasuries in February, reducing total holdings to $775 billion.
  • Trend suggests UK may surpass China as second-largest foreign US debt holder.
  • Japan remains top foreign US creditor with $1.17 trillion in Treasuries.
  • Chinese divestment in US debt ongoing, with holdings declining from $1.1 trillion in 2021.
  • Concurrently, Chinese gold trading activity surges, with first-quarter consumption and imports rising.
  • State-backed China Gold Association reports 5.94% increase in gold consumption and 78% surge in gold raw material imports.
  • China’s US Treasury holdings reach 15-year low amid heightened gold accumulation.
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Potential Implications:

  • Concerns mount over reliance on foreign creditors to fund US debt amid shifting dynamics.
  • Increased gold reserves signal potential diversification away from US dollar assets.
  • Uncertainty surrounds impact on US bond market and borrowing costs in light of reduced demand.
  • Need for vigilance in monitoring global economic trends and their implications for US fiscal stability.

 

Sources:

https://www.fxstreet.com/analysis/china-is-dumping-us-treasuries-and-buying-gold-202404212302

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