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: Decreased Somewhat

Number of Respondents, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted

CTQ09DSNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

1.00

Year-over-Year Change

-50.00%

Date Range

7/1/2011 - 4/1/2025

Summary

This economic indicator tracks the number of survey respondents on a quarterly basis without seasonal adjustments. The metric provides insights into data collection and survey participation rates across various economic research efforts.

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

Economists use this trend to understand survey response dynamics and potential sampling variations in economic research. The non-seasonally adjusted quarterly data helps researchers assess raw participation levels without smoothing seasonal fluctuations.

Methodology

Data is collected through systematic quarterly surveys, aggregating the total number of participants who responded to specific economic research questionnaires.

Historical Context

This trend is utilized in evaluating survey reliability, research methodology, and potential biases in economic data collection processes.

Key Facts

  • Represents raw quarterly survey participation numbers
  • Not seasonally adjusted to preserve original data integrity
  • Provides baseline understanding of research response rates

FAQs

Q: What does this trend specifically measure?

A: It tracks the total number of survey respondents in a given quarter without applying seasonal adjustments to the raw data.

Q: Why are non-seasonally adjusted numbers important?

A: They provide unmodified data that reveals actual participation levels without statistical smoothing techniques.

Q: How frequently is this data updated?

A: The data is updated quarterly, reflecting the most recent survey participation numbers.

Q: Can this trend indicate research quality?

A: Higher response rates can suggest more robust and representative economic research findings.

Q: What are potential limitations of this trend?

A: The metric only shows participation numbers and does not inherently reveal the quality or depth of survey responses.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Number of Respondents, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted [CTQ09DSNR], retrieved from FRED.

Last Checked: 8/1/2025