37) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Nonfinancial Corporations Have Tightened or Eased Over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 35 and 36), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 1. Deterioration in Current or Expected Financial Strength of Counterparties. | Answer Type: 2nd Most Important

CTQ37A12MINR • 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 financial institutions' assessment of credit tightening due to counterparty financial strength. Provides insight into lending risk perceptions.

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 banks' perspectives on credit conditions for nonfinancial corporations. Reflects potential economic stress in corporate financial health.

Methodology

Surveyed from senior loan officers reporting credit market conditions.

Historical Context

Used in Federal Reserve's assessment of credit market dynamics and potential economic risks.

Key Facts

  • Indicates perceived counterparty financial deterioration
  • Part of Federal Reserve's quarterly credit survey
  • Signals potential lending market constraints

FAQs

Q: What does this economic indicator measure?

A: Tracks banks' perceptions of nonfinancial corporations' financial strength and credit risk.

Q: How often is this data collected?

A: Quarterly survey of senior loan officers by the Federal Reserve.

Q: Why are counterparty financial assessments important?

A: Helps predict potential credit market constraints and economic stress.

Q: How do banks determine financial strength?

A: Through analysis of corporate financial statements, credit history, and market conditions.

Q: What can this indicator predict?

A: Potential changes in corporate lending, credit availability, and economic risk.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (CTQ37A12MINR), retrieved from FRED.