Foreign investors returned strongly to the U.S. Treasury market in August 2026, reversing a brief pullback in demand seen a month earlier. According to data updated on 16 October 2026, net foreign buying of U.S. Treasury bonds rose to $108.90 billion in August, a stark turnaround from July’s slight net selling of $3.60 billion.
The swing from negative to sharply positive flows suggests a renewed appetite for U.S. government debt after July’s hesitation. While the July 2026 figure marked a modest net outflow, August’s surge indicates that international investors significantly increased their exposure to Treasuries over the period, underscoring the continued role of U.S. bonds as a key destination for global capital.
