Kuwaiti Treasury Bonds in US Reach $69.2 Billion

Kuwait’s holdings of U.S. Treasury securities reached $69.2 billion by the end of last July, an increase of $11.11 billion, or 19%, year-on-year, compared to $58.12 billion in July 2025. According to the monthly report issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the month-on-month increase was 0.6% compared to $68.82 billion in June. Long-term securities accounted for the largest share of Kuwait’s investments in U.S. Treasuries, at $66.92 billion, while short-term securities amounted to approximately $2.3 billion.

Saudi Arabia topped the list of the largest Arab investors in U.S. Treasury securities, with holdings of $142.4 billion, placing it 17th globally. The United Arab Emirates came second among Arab countries and 19th globally, with holdings valued at $110.1 billion.

Globally, Japan maintained its position as the largest holder of U.S. Treasury securities, with $1.10 trillion, followed by the United Kingdom with $998.3 billion, and China with $618 billion.

Overall, total foreign investments in U.S. Treasuries stood at approximately $9.25 trillion by the end of July 2026, up 1.54% from $9.11 trillion at the end of the corresponding month in 2025, while declining 0.54% month-on-month.

It should be noted that the monthly data released by the U.S. Department of the Treasury cover only foreign government investments in U.S. Treasury bills and bonds, and do not include other government or private investments within the United States.