UK Overtakes China as Second-Largest Holder of US Treasurys

The UK has taken the helm, surpassing China as the second largest holder of US Treasury securities, holding a staggering $779.3 billion in assets by March 2025. This milestone comes after a rise attributed to London’s role as a financial hub for global capital, handling investments from tech giants, pharmaceutical companies, and sovereign wealth funds. These clients often purchase Treasurys, with the UK’s holdings reflecting those transactions even if they originated outside of the nation.