Foreign investors bought more Treasury bonds in February, official data shows - MarketWatch
1. Foreign ownership of Treasurys increased to $8.8 trillion in February. 2. Japan's Treasury holdings surpassed $1 trillion for the first time since August. 3. Chinese investors sold Treasurys but benefited from portfolio appreciation. 4. Treasury yields for the 30-year bond rose sharply, causing speculation about foreign selling. 5. Official-sector entities like central banks sold down Treasurys for the fourth month.