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China, Japan Lead Global Sell-Off of US Treasuries Amid Iran War Fears

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China has reduced its holdings of US Treasury bills, mirroring a global trend among major foreign holders. This sell-off in March was influenced by the escalating conflict in Iran, which heightened concerns about inflation, energy prices, and fiscal pressures. The increased uncertainty and rising Treasury yields prompted investors to become more cautious about US debt. AI

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China, Japan Lead Global Sell-Off of US Treasuries Amid Iran War Fears

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Frank Tang,Sylvia Ma ·

    China joins global sell-off of US Treasuries in March as Iran war prompts panic

    Mainland Chinese investors shed its holdings of US Treasury bills in March, echoing the move of many overseas institutions and central banks amid uncertainties over the US-Israel war on Iran. Such reductions in Treasury holdings reflected mounting doubts in global markets, analys…

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