19) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Mutual Funds, ETFs, Pension Plans, and Endowments Have Tightened or Eased Over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 17 and 18), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 6. Worsening in General Market Liquidity and Functioning. | Answer Type: 3rd Most Important

CTQ19A63MINR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

0.00

Year-over-Year Change

N/A%

Date Range

1/1/2012 - 4/1/2025

Summary

Tracks market liquidity and functioning challenges in financial markets. Highlights institutional perspectives on 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 perceived changes in market liquidity and overall market functioning. Provides insights into institutional risk assessment.

Methodology

Collected through quarterly surveys of financial market participants.

Historical Context

Used by policymakers to understand market stress and liquidity conditions.

Key Facts

  • Measures market liquidity perceptions
  • Indicates institutional risk assessment
  • Reflects market functioning challenges

FAQs

Q: What does market liquidity mean?

A: Represents ease of buying or selling assets without causing significant price changes. Indicates market health.

Q: Why is market functioning important?

A: Reflects overall economic stability and financial market efficiency. Critical for investment decisions.

Q: How do institutions assess market liquidity?

A: Through transaction costs, bid-ask spreads, and ease of executing trades.

Q: What impacts market liquidity?

A: Economic conditions, regulatory changes, and investor sentiment can significantly affect market liquidity.

Q: Are survey responses reliable?

A: Provide valuable insights but represent perceptions, not absolute measurements. Should be considered alongside other indicators.

Related Trends

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?| C. Pension Plans. | Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat

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40) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Duration and Persistence of Mark and Collateral Disputes with Clients of Each of the Following Types Changed?| B. Hedge Funds. | Answer Type: Increased Considerably

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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?| B. Interest Rate. | Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat

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19) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Mutual Funds, Etfs, Pension Plans, and Endowments Have Tightened or Eased over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 17 and 18), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| B. Possible Reasons for Easing | 6. Improvement in General Market Liquidity and Functioning. | Answer Type: First in Importance

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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

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39) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Volume of Mark and Collateral Disputes with Clients of Each of the Following Types Changed?| B. Hedge Funds. | Answer Type: Decreased Considerably

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Market Liquidity Trends (CTQ19A63MINR), retrieved from FRED.