Foreign ownership of U.S. debt hits high
Rise suggests perceived safety of Treasurys
Posted: December 18, 2012 at 3:23 a.m.
Foreign ownership of U.S. Treasury securities rose to a record level in October, a sign that overseas investors remain confident in U.S. debt despite a potential budget crisis.
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Business, Pages 23 on 12/18/2012
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