52) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which High-Grade Corporate Bonds 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

ALLQ52B2TSNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

1.00

Year-over-Year Change

-50.00%

Date Range

10/1/2011 - 1/1/2025

Summary

Tracks changes in funding terms for high-grade corporate bonds for most favored clients. Provides critical insight into corporate credit market conditions.

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 shifts in corporate bond funding terms, focusing on maximum maturity for preferred clients. It reflects broader credit market dynamics.

Methodology

Survey-based data collection tracking corporate bond funding term adjustments.

Historical Context

Used by investors and financial analysts to assess corporate credit market trends.

Key Facts

  • Measures high-grade corporate bond funding terms
  • Focuses on most favored client categories
  • Indicates credit market flexibility

FAQs

Q: What does 'tightened somewhat' mean for bond terms?

A: Indicates slightly more restrictive lending conditions for corporate bonds.

Q: Why track corporate bond funding terms?

A: Provides insight into overall corporate credit market health and lending conditions.

Q: How do these terms impact investors?

A: Affects bond pricing, investment attractiveness, and corporate borrowing costs.

Q: What factors influence these terms?

A: Economic conditions, market risk, and institutional lending policies.

Q: How often are these terms reassessed?

A: Typically reviewed quarterly to reflect current market and economic conditions.

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9) Considering the Entire Range of Transactions Facilitated by Your Institution for Such Clients, How Has the Availability of Additional (and Currently Unutilized) Financial Leverage Under Agreements Currently in Place with Hedge Funds (for Example, Under Prime Broker, Warehouse Agreements, and Other Committed but Undrawn or Partly Drawn Facilities) Changed over the Past Three Months?| Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged

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51) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Duration and Persistence of Mark and Collateral Disputes Relating to Contracts of Each of the Following Types Changed?| E. Credit Referencing Securitized Products Including Mbs and Abs. | Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged

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51) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Duration and Persistence of Mark and Collateral Disputes Relating to Contracts of Each of the Following Types Changed?| D. Credit Referencing Corporates. | Answer Type: Increased Considerably

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13) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Trading Reits Have Tightened or Eased over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 11 and 12), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 5. Diminished Availability of Balance Sheet or Capital at Your Institution. | Answer Type: 3rd Most Important

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Corporate Bond Funding Terms (ALLQ52B2TSNR), retrieved from FRED.