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Foreign Investors Boost US Debt Amid Economic Shifts

8/26/2025

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In 2025, the "Sell America" trade peaked in April and May after President Trump's "Liberation Day" and a credit rating downgrade.
Foreign investors began purchasing US debt, reversing earlier trends.
Increased foreign demand for US assets was noted in May and June.
Stocks experienced a rise following the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate cut in September.

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Story summary

In 2025, the "Sell America" trade peaked in April and May after President Trump's "Liberation Day" and a credit rating downgrade.
Foreign investors began purchasing US debt, reversing earlier trends.
Increased foreign demand for US assets was noted in May and June.
Stocks experienced a rise following the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate cut in September.