Key points
- Adjusted for exchange rate movements, external liabilities increased by $71.1 billion during 2021 Q1. The largest increase in liabilities was to Developed Countries, which was more than accounted for by Germany and the United States.
- Adjusted for exchange rate movements, external claims increased by $113.7 billion during 2021 Q1. The increase in claims was largely accounted for by an increase in claims on Developed Countries, which was more than accounted for by Germany.