25) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Insurance Companies Have Tightened or Eased Over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 23 and 24), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 2. Reduced Willingness of Your Institution to Take on Risk. | Answer Type: First In Importance

CTQ25A2MINR • 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 risk appetite in financial markets. Indicates changing risk management strategies among financial organizations.

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 institutional willingness to assume financial risk. Provides critical insight into market risk perception.

Methodology

Surveys financial institutions about their current risk tolerance levels.

Historical Context

Used by economists to understand market sentiment and potential economic shifts.

Key Facts

  • Quarterly assessment of institutional risk appetite
  • Reflects broader economic confidence
  • Indicates potential market behavior shifts

FAQs

Q: What does reduced risk willingness mean?

A: Institutions become more cautious about taking financial risks. Indicates potential market uncertainty.

Q: How is risk willingness measured?

A: Through systematic surveys of financial institutions' current risk assessment strategies.

Q: Can risk willingness predict economic trends?

A: Yes, it often serves as an early indicator of potential economic shifts and market sentiment.

Q: What factors influence risk willingness?

A: Economic conditions, regulatory environment, and global market uncertainties impact risk perception.

Q: How frequently is risk willingness assessed?

A: Typically measured quarterly to capture evolving market dynamics.

Related Trends

24) Over the Past Three Months, How Has Your Use of Nonprice Terms (for Example, Haircuts, Maximum Maturity, Covenants, Cure Periods, Cross-Default Provisions or Other Documentation Features) with Respect to Insurance Companies Across the Entire Spectrum of Securities Financing and Otc Derivatives Transaction Types Changed, Regardless of Price Terms?| Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged

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70) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which CMBS 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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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 | 4. Collateral Spreads over Relevant Benchmark (Effective Financing Rates). | Answer Type: Eased Considerably

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66) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Non-Agency RMBS Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 4. Collateral Spreads Over Relevant Benchmark (Effective Financing Rates). | Answer Type: Eased Considerably

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44) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Initial Margin Requirements Set by Your Institution with Respect to OTC Equity Derivatives Changed?| B. Initial Margin Requirements for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration, And/or Extent of Relationship. | 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 | 1. Improvement in Current or Expected Financial Strength of Counterparties. | Answer Type: First in Importance

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Institutional Risk Willingness (CTQ25A2MINR), retrieved from FRED.