How are foreign acquisitions of U.S. government securities classified in the balance of payments?

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27 May 2019
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28 May 2026

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When foreigners purchase U.S. government securities, it results in a capital inflow, which is recorded as a credit in the capital account of the balance of payments. It is not part of the current account, which deals with trade in goods and services.

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