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: First In Importance
CTQ19B5MINR • 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
Measures institutional perceptions of balance sheet and capital availability. Provides critical insights into financial sector capacity and lending 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 trend tracks the increased availability of balance sheet or capital at financial institutions. It reflects institutional financial health and potential lending capabilities.
Methodology
Collected through survey responses from financial institutions about capital resources.
Historical Context
Used by economists to assess potential credit expansion and financial sector strength.
Key Facts
- Indicates institutional capital capacity
- First-ranked factor in survey responses
- Reflects potential lending environment
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks increased balance sheet and capital availability at financial institutions. Indicates potential lending capacity.
Q: How is this data important?
A: Reflects financial sector health and potential for credit expansion in the economy.
Q: Who uses this economic data?
A: Economists, policymakers, and investors use it to assess financial sector strength.
Q: What does increased capital availability mean?
A: Suggests financial institutions have more resources for potential lending and investment.
Q: How frequently is this data collected?
A: Part of quarterly surveys tracking institutional financial conditions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Institutional Capital Availability (CTQ19B5MINR), retrieved from FRED.