Foreign Securities Purchases
Definition: This
indicator measures the value of domestic securities, debt and
assets purchased by foreigners. Strong demand for assets stimulates
demand for the domestic country’s currency, as foreigners
must exchange their money for the domestic currency prior to
purchase.
Additional
Info: Traders use this data to gain insight into international
currency flows.
Related Terms: TIC
Report - TIC Net Long Term Transactions
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