Treasury International Capital (TIC) System
A US Treasury report measuring cross-border capital flows into and out of US financial assets.
The Treasury International Capital System is a reporting framework run by the US Department of the Treasury that tracks cross-border purchases and sales of US securities. The monthly TIC data shows how much foreign capital is flowing into US bonds, equities, and other assets. Forex traders watch TIC data because sustained capital inflows support the dollar, while declining foreign demand for US assets can signal dollar weakness.
How It Works
- Published monthly with a two-month lag, covering transactions in long-term securities
- Net TIC flows show whether foreign investors are buying or selling US assets on balance
- Breaks down flows by country and asset type
- Major foreign holders data shows total US Treasury bonds held by each country
Trading Tips
TIC data is lagged and rarely causes immediate moves, but it is valuable for longer-term dollar trend analysis
Watch for sustained declines in foreign purchases of US Treasuries as a bearish dollar signal
Combine TIC data with trade balance figures for a fuller picture of dollar supply and demand
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