16.05.202520:05:12UTC+00US Capital Inflows Rise for Second Straight Month in March

Net foreign acquisitions of long-term securities, short-term U.S. securities, and banking flows resulted in a total TIC inflow of $254.3 billion. This figure includes $259.2 billion from net private foreign inflows, which was partially counterbalanced by $4.9 billion in net outflows originating from foreign official institutions. Foreign residents increased their investments in long-term U.S. securities, achieving net purchases amounting to $183.2 billion. This total comprised $146.0 billion procured by private investors and an additional $37.3 billion by official institutions. Simultaneously, U.S. residents expanded their investments in long-term foreign securities, with net purchases reaching $21.5 billion. After adjusting for various factors, such as estimated foreign acquisitions of U.S. stocks through stock swaps, the overall net foreign purchases of long-term securities were calculated at $161.8 billion.