The latest bi-weekly report from the U.S. Treasury Department shows that foreign investors' purchases of 7-year Treasury bonds rose to $6.182 billion, up from $4.09 billion in the previous month; purchases of 5-year bonds rose to $8.308 billion, up from $7.37 billion; and purchases of 2-year bonds fell to $6.955 billion, down from $8.241 billion. In terms of investment funds, purchases of 7-year Treasury bonds rose to $32.871 billion, up from $32.312 billion; 5-year bonds rose to $52.491 billion, up from $49.224 billion; and 2-year bonds rose to $50.475 billion, up from $49.423 billion.
