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India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy

September 05, 2013 15:49 IST

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Governments across the world buy, sell and deal in US assets, such as bonds, equities and bank debt. Through these deals, some nations have built a pretty big stake in American economy.

Let's take a look at countries holding biggest stake in American Treasury securities.

Source: treasury.gov

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India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy

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China

Total assets: $1,275.8 billion

Overall rank: 1

China, the fastest-growing economy in the world, is the biggest buyer of American Treasury securities.

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India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy

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Japan

Total assets: $1083.4 billion

Overall rank: 2

Japan, one of the biggest economies in the world, is the second-largest buyer of American Treasury securities.

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India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy

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Caribbean Banking Centres

Total assets: $290.8 billion

Overall rank: 3

Caribbean Banking Centres include Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Netherlands Antilles and Panama.

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India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy

Image: A view of Manama in Bahrain.
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Oil exporters

Total assets: $256.8 billion

Overall rank: 4

Oil exporters include Ecuador, Venezuela, Indonesia, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Gabon, Libya and Nigeria.

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India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy

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Brazil

Total assets: $253.7 billion

Overall rank: 5

Brazil, one of the biggest economies in South America, owns more than $250 billion in US securities.

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India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy

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Taiwan

Total assets: $186.2 billion

Overall rank: 6

Taiwan, the 19th-largest economy in the world, is witnessing rapid growth and development.

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India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy

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Switzerland

Total assets: $180.4 billion

Overall rank: 7

Switzerland, one of the most attractive markets for investors, is a major producer and exporter of dairy products.

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India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy

Image: Tourists walk on Brussels's famous Grand Place, Belgium.
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Belgium

Total assets: $176.1 billion

Overall rank: 8

Belgium, a highly globalised economy, has one of the highest per capita incomes in the world.

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United Kingdom

Total assets: $162.6 billion

Overall rank: 9

United Kingdom, which is one of the most important financial centres in the world, owns more than $160 billion in US securities.

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India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy

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Luxembourg

Total assets: $150.6 billion

Overall rank: 10

Luxembourg, a major attraction of foreign investors, is one of the richest countries in the world.

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India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy

Image: A view of Palace Square in St Petersburg during a snowstorm, Russia.
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Russia

Total assets: $138.0 billion

Overall rank: 11

Russia, which has large reserves of oil and gas, is witnessing an economic boom.

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India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy

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Hong Kong

Total assets: $124.2 billion

Overall rank: 12

Hong Kong, one of the biggest financial centres in the world, is a major global export hub.

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India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy

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Ireland

Total assets: $121.2 billion

Overall rank: 13

Ireland, whose economy relies heavily on services and high-tech industries, is a big trading nation.

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Image: A view shows the skyline of Singapore's Financial District.
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Singapore

Total assets: $85.4 billion

Overall rank: 14

Singapore, one of the world's biggest financial centres, is a major export hub.

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Image: Royal Palace at the end of Karl Johans Gate in Oslo, Norway.
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Norway

Total assets: $75.7 billion

Overall rank: 15

Norway, which has huge oil and gas reserves, is one of the richest nations in the world.

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Canada

Total assets: $64.8 billion

Overall rank: 16

Canada, one of the most developed nations in the world, has a booming trade business with the United States.

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Mexico

Total assets: $64.5 billion

Overall rank: 17

Mexico, which also has a booming trade business with its neighbour the United States, has an export-oriented economy.

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India

Total assets: $61.2 billion

Overall rank: 18

India, which is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, has been investing a lot in the United States in recent years.

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Germany

Total assets: $59.3 billion

Overall rank: 19

Germany, an economic powerhouse of Europe, is one of the biggest exporters in the world.

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Image: A view of Istanbul's financial district, Turkey.
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Turkey

Total assets: $59.1 billion

Overall rank: 20

Turkey, one of the fastest emerging nations, is a major trading partner of Europe.

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France

Total assets: $51.8 billion

Overall rank: 21

France, one of the richest countries in the world, relies heavily on export and tourism.

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South Korea

Total assets: $51.2 billion

Overall rank: 22

South Korea, one of the most developed countries in the world, is a major exporter of electronics and technology.

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Thailand

Total assets: $50.2 billion

Overall rank: 23

Thailand, one of the fastest developing countries in the world, relies heavily on tourism and export industries.

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Image: A night view of Manila's Makati financial district.
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The Philippines

Total assets: $37.1 billion

Overall rank: 24

The Philippines, which is projected to be the 14th-largest economy in the world by 2050, is an exporter of semiconductors and electronic products, transport equipment and fruits.

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Image: An outdoor shopping mall in Melbourne, Australia.
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Australia

Total assets: $33.9 billion

Overall rank: 25

Australia, one of the wealthiest nations in the world, is a major exporter of minerals, foodstuff and dairy products.