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
CTQ19B6MINR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
-100.00%
Date Range
1/1/2012 - 4/1/2025
Summary
Measures market liquidity improvements as perceived by financial survey respondents. Provides insights into financial market functioning and sentiment.
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
Tracks expert perceptions of market liquidity and general market functioning. Indicates potential shifts in financial market conditions.
Methodology
Collected through expert survey responses ranking market liquidity improvements.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers and investors to assess financial market health.
Key Facts
- Reflects expert market liquidity assessment
- Indicates financial market sentiment
- Quarterly perception tracking
FAQs
Q: What does market liquidity mean?
A: Represents ease of buying and selling assets without significant price changes. Higher liquidity indicates smoother market operations.
Q: Why track market liquidity perceptions?
A: Provides early signals of potential market stress or improvement.
Q: How is market liquidity measured?
A: Through expert surveys assessing trading ease, transaction costs, and market depth.
Q: What impacts market liquidity?
A: Factors include monetary policy, economic conditions, and investor confidence.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: Quarterly updates provide current market functioning insights.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Market Liquidity Perception (CTQ19B6MINR), retrieved from FRED.