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 | 6. Improvement in General Market Liquidity and Functioning. | Answer Type: 3rd Most Important
ALLQ37B63MINR • 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
Measures improvements in general market liquidity for nonfinancial corporations. Tracks ease of credit market functioning.
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 indicator reflects overall market liquidity conditions and credit accessibility. It helps economists understand financial market health.
Methodology
Surveyed data from financial institutions tracking market liquidity trends.
Historical Context
Critical for understanding credit market dynamics and economic conditions.
Key Facts
- Indicates improved market liquidity conditions
- Reflects easier credit market functioning
- Important for assessing economic financial health
FAQs
Q: What is market liquidity?
A: Market liquidity represents how easily assets can be bought or sold without causing significant price changes.
Q: Why does market liquidity matter?
A: Higher liquidity means more efficient markets and easier access to capital for businesses.
Q: How is market liquidity measured?
A: Through surveys, transaction volumes, bid-ask spreads, and other financial market indicators.
Q: Does market liquidity affect interest rates?
A: Yes, improved liquidity can lead to lower borrowing costs and more favorable lending terms.
Q: What causes changes in market liquidity?
A: Economic conditions, monetary policy, and investor sentiment can significantly impact market liquidity.
Related Trends
32) How Has the Intensity of Efforts by Investment Advisers to Negotiate More-Favorable Price and Nonprice Terms on Behalf of Separately Managed Accounts Changed over the Past Three Months?| Answer Type: Increased Considerably
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54) Over the Past Three Months, How Has Demand for Term Funding with a Maturity Greater Than 30 Days of High-Grade Corporate Bonds by Your Institution's Clients Changed?| Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat
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32) How Has the Intensity of Efforts by Investment Advisers to Negotiate More-Favorable Price and Nonprice Terms on Behalf of Separately Managed Accounts Changed over the Past Three Months?| Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged
ALLQ32RBUNR
30) Over the Past Three Months, How Has Your Use of Nonprice Terms (for Example, Haircuts, Maximum Maturity, Covenants, Cure Periods, Cross-Default Provisions or Other Documentation Features) with Respect to Separately Managed Accounts Established with Investment Advisers Across the Entire Spectrum of Securities Financing and OTC Derivatives Transaction Types Changed, Regardless of Price Terms?| Answer Type: Eased Considerably
CTQ30ECNR
40) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Duration and Persistence of Mark and Collateral Disputes with Clients of Each of the Following Types Changed?| B. Hedge Funds. | Answer Type: Increased Somewhat
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40) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Duration and Persistence of Mark and Collateral Disputes with Clients of Each of the Following Types Changed?| C. Trading REITs. | Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Market Liquidity Improvement (ALLQ37B63MINR), retrieved from FRED.