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 | 5. Increased Availability of Balance Sheet or Capital at Your Institution. | Answer Type: 2nd Most Important
CTQ19B52MINR • 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 institutional perspectives on balance sheet capacity and lending conditions for mutual funds, ETFs, and pension plans. Provides insights into financial sector capital availability and institutional lending trends.
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
Measures institutional perceptions of balance sheet expansion and capital accessibility. Reflects potential changes in financial sector lending dynamics.
Methodology
Collected through survey responses from financial institutions about lending conditions.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers to understand institutional credit and capital market conditions.
Key Facts
- Reflects second most important reason for lending ease
- Surveys financial institutions quarterly
- Indicates institutional capital trends
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: Tracks institutional perspectives on balance sheet capacity and lending conditions for financial entities.
Q: How often is this data collected?
A: Surveyed quarterly from financial institutions about lending and capital conditions.
Q: Why is this indicator important?
A: Provides insights into financial sector capital availability and potential lending trends.
Q: Who uses this economic data?
A: Policymakers, economists, and financial analysts use it to understand credit market conditions.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: Represents perceptual data and may not capture entire market complexity.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Balance Sheet Availability Survey (CTQ19B52MINR), retrieved from FRED.