56) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which High-Yield Corporate Bonds Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 1. Maximum Amount of Funding. | Answer Type: Tightened Considerably
ALLQ56A1TCNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
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Date Range
10/1/2011 - 1/1/2025
Summary
Tracks changes in high-yield corporate bond funding terms for average clients. Provides critical insight into credit market tightening 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 how lending standards for high-yield corporate bonds are evolving. It reflects banks' risk perception and credit market dynamics.
Methodology
Surveyed from bank lending officers reporting funding term changes quarterly.
Historical Context
Used by investors and policymakers to assess corporate credit market conditions.
Key Facts
- Indicates tightening of high-yield bond funding
- Reflects bank risk assessment
- Quarterly reporting frequency
FAQs
Q: What does a tightened funding term mean?
A: Banks are becoming more restrictive in lending conditions for high-yield corporate bonds.
Q: Why are funding terms important?
A: They signal banks' risk perception and potential challenges in corporate borrowing.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The indicator is typically updated on a quarterly basis.
Q: What impacts funding terms?
A: Economic conditions, perceived corporate risk, and monetary policy influence lending standards.
Q: Can this trend predict economic shifts?
A: It can be an early indicator of potential credit market constraints or economic slowdown.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, High-Yield Corporate Bond Funding Terms (ALLQ56A1TCNR), retrieved from FRED.