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 | 3. Haircuts. | Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged
ALLQ52B3RBUNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
17.00
Year-over-Year Change
-10.53%
Date Range
10/1/2011 - 1/1/2025
Summary
Tracks changes in funding terms for high-grade corporate bonds for most favored clients. Provides insight into credit market conditions and lending dynamics.
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 evaluates corporate bond funding terms, focusing on haircuts and relationship-based lending conditions. It reflects market liquidity and credit risk perceptions.
Methodology
Surveyed from financial institutions tracking corporate bond funding terms.
Historical Context
Used by investors and analysts to assess corporate credit market stability.
Key Facts
- Indicates stability in high-grade corporate bond markets
- Reflects relationship-based lending practices
- Provides insight into credit market dynamics
FAQs
Q: What do haircuts mean in corporate bond funding?
A: Haircuts represent the difference between collateral value and loan amount, indicating risk assessment.
Q: How often are these funding terms updated?
A: Typically surveyed quarterly to track changes in corporate bond market conditions.
Q: Why are funding terms important for investors?
A: They reveal credit market health and potential lending constraints or opportunities.
Q: How do funding terms impact corporate borrowing?
A: Tighter terms can increase borrowing costs and reduce corporate financing accessibility.
Q: What does 'remained basically unchanged' indicate?
A: Suggests stable market conditions with minimal shifts in lending practices.
Related Trends
34) How Has the Provision of Differential Terms by Your Institution to Separately Managed Accounts Established with Most-Favored (as a Function of Breadth, Duration, and Extent of Relationship) Investment Advisers Changed over the Past Three Months?| Answer Type: Increased Somewhat
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6) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Hedge Funds Have Tightened or Eased Over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 4 and 5), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| B. Possible Reasons for Easing | 5. Increased Availability of Balance Sheet or Capital at Your Institution. | Answer Type: 3rd Most Important
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62) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Agency Rmbs Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 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 | 7. More-Aggressive Competition from Other Institutions. | Answer Type: 2nd Most Important
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55) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Liquidity and Functioning in the High-Grade Corporate Bond Market Changed?| Answer Type: Improved Somewhat
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31) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Separately Managed Accounts Established with Investment Advisers Have Tightened or Eased Over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 29 and 30), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 2. Reduced Willingness of Your Institution to Take on Risk. | Answer Type: First In Importance
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Corporate Bond Funding Terms (ALLQ52B3RBUNR), retrieved from FRED.