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Tokyo Boosts Holdings of Treasurys

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The U.S. Treasury Dept reported that Japan's holdings of Treasurys increased to $1.12 trillion in August 2012, compared to China's holdings of $1.15 trillion. Japan increased its holdings as it continued its effort to stem the yens rise. China's holdings are declining.

China's foreign exchange reserves and problems with inflation

05/09/2006

A recent IMF study points out that China's $3 trillion foreign exchange reserves are twice what China needs for traditional purposes such as supporting the economy in a financial crisis. According to China's central bank governor these reserves are making it difficult to control inflation. Experts also say this makes little sense for a developing country with low percapita incomes. Most of this money is invested in U.S. Treasury securities and is not put to productive uses.

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