36) 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 Nonfinancial Corporations Across the Entire Spectrum of Securities Financing and OTC Derivatives Transaction Types Changed, Regardless of Price Terms?| Answer Type: Tightened Considerably
CTQ36TCNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
10/1/2011 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks changes in nonprice terms for securities financing and derivatives transactions with nonfinancial corporations. It provides insight into the tightening or loosening of lending and financial transaction conditions beyond direct pricing mechanisms.
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
The trend measures how financial institutions are adjusting documentary and structural terms in complex financial transactions. Economists use this metric to understand risk perception and credit market sentiment across different sectors.
Methodology
Data is collected through survey responses from financial institutions reporting their changes in transaction terms over a three-month period.
Historical Context
Policymakers and financial analysts use this indicator to assess credit market conditions and potential shifts in risk management strategies.
Key Facts
- Tracks changes in documentary terms beyond direct pricing
- Provides insight into financial institution risk perception
- Covers a broad spectrum of securities and derivatives transactions
FAQs
Q: What are nonprice terms in financial transactions?
A: Nonprice terms include contractual provisions like maturity limits, covenants, cure periods, and cross-default clauses that define transaction conditions beyond interest rates.
Q: Why do changes in nonprice terms matter?
A: These changes reflect financial institutions' risk assessment and can indicate tightening or loosening of credit market conditions without directly changing interest rates.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The indicator is typically updated on a quarterly basis, tracking changes over three-month periods.
Q: What sectors are included in this analysis?
A: The trend specifically focuses on nonfinancial corporations across various securities financing and over-the-counter derivatives transaction types.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Regulators and central banks use this data to understand credit market dynamics and potential shifts in financial institution risk management strategies.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, 36) 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 Nonfinancial Corporations Across the Entire Spectrum of Securities Financing and OTC Derivatives Transaction Types Changed, Regardless of Price Terms?| Answer Type: Tightened Considerably [CTQ36TCNR], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025