Investing.com – U.S. Treasury International Capital purchases rose more than expected in June, official data showed on Monday.
In a report, the U.S. Department of the Treasury said that net foreign purchases of long-term securities were USD 44.4 billion in June, after falling to USD 35.3 billion in May, whose figure was revised from USD 35.4 billion.
Economists had expected purchases of long-term securities to increase to USD 36.3 billion in June.
Following the release of the data, the U.S. dollar was down against the euro, with EUR/USD gaining 0.90% to hit 1.2869.
In a report, the U.S. Department of the Treasury said that net foreign purchases of long-term securities were USD 44.4 billion in June, after falling to USD 35.3 billion in May, whose figure was revised from USD 35.4 billion.
Economists had expected purchases of long-term securities to increase to USD 36.3 billion in June.
Following the release of the data, the U.S. dollar was down against the euro, with EUR/USD gaining 0.90% to hit 1.2869.