Japanese investors sell $29.6B in US Treasuries in Q1 2026, largest quarterly dump since 2022
Japanese investors have sold $29.6 billion in US Treasuries during the first quarter of 2026, marking the largest quarterly reduction since 2022. The selling trend accelerated throughout the quarter, with significant sales recorded in February and March. Japan remains the largest foreign holder of US debt, holding approximately $1.203 trillion in Treasuries.
- ▪Japanese investors sold a net ¥4.67 trillion, roughly $29.6 billion, in US bonds in Q1 2026.
- ▪The selling pace increased, with sales reaching ¥3.42 trillion in February and ¥4.12 trillion in March.
- ▪Japan holds about 13% of all foreign-held US debt, making it the largest foreign holder.
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<img src="https://static.cryptobriefing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/17112406/bond-basics-treasuries-kiplinger-1-800x420.jpeg" alt="Japanese investors sell $29.6B in US Treasuries in Q1 2026, largest quarterly dump since 2022" class="w-full aspect-[19/10] object-cover" /> Japanese investors sell $29.6B in US Treasuries in Q1 2026, largest quarterly dump since 2022 The biggest foreign holder of US debt is steadily heading for the exits, and the implications for Treasury yields are hard to ignore. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 17, 2026 Japan just pulled nearly $30B out of US bonds in a single quarter. Japanese investors sold a net ¥4.67 trillion, roughly $29.6 billion, in US government, agency, and municipal bonds during the first quarter of 2026.
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