Key points
- Adjusted for exchange rate movements, external liabilities increased by $145.4 billion during 2020 Q4. The increase was more than accounted for by an increase in liabilities to Developed Countries, which was largely attributable to the United States.
- Adjusted for exchange rate movements, external claims increased by $119.9 billion during 2020 Q4. The largest increase in claims was on Developed Countries, which was more than accounted for by the United States.
