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India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy
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
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
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
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
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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India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy
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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India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy
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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India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy
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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India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy
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 among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy
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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India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy
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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India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy
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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India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy
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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India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy
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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India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy
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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India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy
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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India among world's biggest stakeholders in US economy
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.