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Russia cuts Treasury holdings in half as foreigners start losing appetite for US debt

Foreign governments have pared back their holdings of U.S. debt, reducing the total by nearly $10 billion in March and April. Russia was notable among the group stepping back with a nearly 50 percent cut. The U.S. government needs buyers of its debt as the Fed continues to reduce its holdings and the budget deficit is projected to surge in coming years.