52) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which High-Grade Corporate Bonds Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 1. Maximum Amount of Funding. | Answer Type: Tightened Somewhat
ALLQ52A1TSNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1.00
Year-over-Year Change
0.00%
Date Range
10/1/2011 - 1/1/2025
Summary
Tracks changes in corporate bond funding terms for high-grade bonds. Provides insight into credit market conditions and lending standards.
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 measures how financial institutions are adjusting corporate bond funding parameters. It reflects potential shifts in credit market risk perception.
Methodology
Surveyed from financial institutions reporting changes in bond funding terms.
Historical Context
Used by investors and policymakers to assess credit market tightening trends.
Key Facts
- Indicates marginal tightening of high-grade bond terms
- Reflects potential risk assessment changes
- Part of broader credit market monitoring
FAQs
Q: What does this series measure?
A: It tracks changes in funding terms for high-grade corporate bonds over three months.
Q: Why are corporate bond funding terms important?
A: They signal credit market conditions and potential economic constraints.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Typically reported quarterly by financial institutions.
Q: What does 'tightened somewhat' indicate?
A: Suggests minor restrictions in lending conditions for corporate bonds.
Q: Who uses this economic indicator?
A: Investors, economists, and financial analysts monitor these trends.
Related Trends
66) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Non-Agency RMBS Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 2. Maximum Maturity. | Answer Type: Tightened Considerably
SFQ66A2TCNR
62) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Agency RMBS Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 2. Maximum Maturity. | Answer Type: Eased Somewhat
SFQ62A2ESNR
21) Considering the Entire Range of Transactions Facilitated by Your Institution, How Has the Use of Financial Leverage by Each of the Following Types of Clients Changed over the Past Three Months?| D. Endowments. | Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat
ALLQ21DDSNR
75) Over the Past Three Months, How Has Demand for Funding of Consumer Abs by Your Institution's Clients Changed?| Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat
ALLQ75DSNR
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: Remained Basically Unchanged
CTQ30RBUNR
66) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Non-Agency Rmbs Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 1. Maximum Amount of Funding. | Answer Type: Tightened Somewhat
ALLQ66A1TSNR
Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Corporate Bond Funding Terms (ALLQ52A1TSNR), retrieved from FRED.