37) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Nonfinancial Corporations Have Tightened or Eased over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 35 and 36), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| B. Possible Reasons for Easing | 1. Improvement in Current or Expected Financial Strength of Counterparties. | Answer Type: First in Importance
ALLQ37B1MINR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
1/1/2012 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the change in price or nonprice terms applied to nonfinancial corporations over the past three months, specifically due to improvements in the current or expected financial strength of counterparties.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This trend provides insight into the lending environment for nonfinancial corporations, capturing changes in factors like credit availability, pricing, and other contractual terms. It is an important indicator for economists and policymakers to monitor overall business financing conditions.
Methodology
The data is collected through a survey of senior loan officers at banks.
Historical Context
This metric is used by the Federal Reserve and other institutions to assess the state of business credit markets.
Key Facts
- This trend measures a key reason for easing lending conditions.
- It provides insight into the financial health of nonfinancial corporate borrowers.
- The data is collected through a Federal Reserve survey of senior loan officers.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the change in price or nonprice terms applied to nonfinancial corporations over the past three months, specifically due to improvements in the current or expected financial strength of counterparties.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric provides important insights into the lending environment for nonfinancial corporations, capturing changes in factors like credit availability, pricing, and other contractual terms. It is a key indicator for economists and policymakers to monitor overall business financing conditions.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through a survey of senior loan officers at banks.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This metric is used by the Federal Reserve and other institutions to assess the state of business credit markets and inform economic policymaking.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is subject to the survey response timeline and may have some lag in publication.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, 37) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Nonfinancial Corporations Have Tightened or Eased over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 35 and 36), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| B. Possible Reasons for Easing | 1. Improvement in Current or Expected Financial Strength of Counterparties. | Answer Type: First in Importance (ALLQ37B1MINR), retrieved from FRED.