Canada, Saudi Arabia, China and South Africa among countries owing billions to US investors as global debt securities hit $4 trillion
Governments and companies around the world have trillions of dollars in debt securities held by American investors, with Canada, the United Kingdom, China and several African and Middle Eastern economies among the borrowers.
By Olamilekan OkebiorunSouth Africa

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US investors hold billions in foreign debt as global securities hit $4 trillion. BIA
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- November 10, 2026
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- Olamilekan Okebiorun
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- Business Insider