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Mohamed El-Erian Sounds Alarm As China's US Treasury Share Hits 15-Year Low At 7%
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-18 12:31
Renowned economist Mohamed El-Erian has signaled a major structural shift in global finance as China's share of the U.S. Treasury market plummeted to a 15-year low, raising concerns over future demand for American debt. Great Retreat Data shared by El-Erian reveals that China's holdings of U.S. Treasuries now represent just 7% of the total market share—a staggering drop from the 28% peak recorded 15 years ago. The total holdings have fallen to approximately $682.6 billion, the lowest level since 2008. “A ...