FX.co ★ Foreign Appetite for U.S. Assets Surges as TIC Net Long-Term Inflows More Than Double in May

U.S. Treasury International Capital (TIC) data show a sharp rise in foreign demand for U.S. long-term securities in May 2026, with net long-term transactions jumping to $232.7 billion. This marks a more than twofold increase from April 2026, when net inflows stood at $104.8 billion.

The latest figures, updated on 14 July 2026, highlight a significant strengthening in cross-border investment into U.S. long-term assets over the month. While the data do not detail the composition of flows, the overall surge suggests an intensifying preference among international investors for dollar-denominated instruments during the period.

The strong May reading may carry implications for U.S. financial markets, as higher net long-term inflows can support demand for Treasuries and other U.S. securities, with potential knock-on effects for yields, funding conditions, and broader capital market dynamics. Investors will be watching upcoming TIC releases closely to see whether May’s jump proves to be a one-off spike or the start of a more durable trend in foreign portfolio allocations to the United States.