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: First in Importance

ALLQ37B6MINR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

1.00

Year-over-Year Change

N/A%

Date Range

1/1/2012 - 1/1/2025

Summary

Tracks credit market conditions for nonfinancial corporations by measuring perceived improvement in market liquidity and functioning. Provides critical insight into financial sector health.

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 metric reflects bank lending officers' assessment of market liquidity improvements. It indicates potential easing of corporate credit markets.

Methodology

Surveyed through Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (SLOOS) by Federal Reserve.

Historical Context

Used by policymakers to understand potential credit market expansions.

Key Facts

  • Part of Federal Reserve's quarterly lending survey
  • Indicates potential credit market improvements
  • Reflects bank lending officer perspectives

FAQs

Q: What does this economic indicator measure?

A: Measures perceived improvement of market liquidity for nonfinancial corporations. Indicates potential credit market expansion.

Q: How often is this data collected?

A: Collected quarterly through the Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey.

Q: Why do investors care about market liquidity?

A: Liquidity impacts corporate borrowing costs and overall economic growth. Indicates financial sector health.

Q: How does this relate to monetary policy?

A: Provides Federal Reserve insights into credit market functioning and potential economic stimulus.

Q: What are limitations of this indicator?

A: Represents perceptions and may not capture entire market complexity. Snapshot of specific moment in time.

Related Trends

74) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Consumer Abs (for Example, Backed by Credit Card Receivables or Auto Loans) Are Funded Changed?| B. Terms for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration And/or Extent of Relationship | 3. Haircuts. | Answer Type: Tightened Considerably

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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

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60) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Equities Are Funded (Including Through Stock Loan) Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 4. Collateral Spreads Over Relevant Benchmark (Effective Financing Rates). | Answer Type: Tightened Considerably

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56) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which High-Yield Corporate Bonds Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 2. Maximum Maturity. | Answer Type: Eased Considerably

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70) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Cmbs Are Funded Changed?| B. Terms for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration And/or Extent of Relationship | 4. Collateral Spreads over Relevant Benchmark (Effective Financing Rates). | Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged

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74) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Consumer ABS (for Example, Backed by Credit Card Receivables or Auto Loans) Are Funded Changed?| B. Terms for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration And/or Extent of Relationship | 2. Maximum Maturity. | Answer Type: Tightened Somewhat

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Market Liquidity Conditions (ALLQ37B6MINR), retrieved from FRED.