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 | 3. Adoption of More-Stringent Market Conventions (That Is, Collateral Terms and Agreements, ISDA Protocols). | Answer Type: 3rd Most Important
CTQ37A33MINR • 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 changes in lending market conventions for nonfinancial corporations. Measures the adoption of more stringent market agreements and protocols.
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 indicator reflects evolving credit market standards and risk management practices. It provides insight into financial sector regulatory trends.
Methodology
Data collected through survey of financial market participants and lending institutions.
Historical Context
Used by regulators and financial analysts to assess credit market dynamics.
Key Facts
- Indicates tightening of market lending standards
- Reflects changes in financial agreement protocols
- Important for assessing corporate credit conditions
FAQs
Q: What do market conventions mean in lending?
A: Market conventions are standardized terms and agreements in financial transactions. They define risk management and lending protocols.
Q: Why are more stringent market conventions important?
A: They help reduce financial risk and create more transparent lending environments. Stricter conventions protect both lenders and borrowers.
Q: How often do market conventions change?
A: Market conventions can evolve quarterly or annually based on economic conditions and regulatory changes.
Q: Do market conventions affect small businesses?
A: Yes, changes in market conventions can impact lending accessibility and terms for nonfinancial corporations.
Q: Who tracks these market convention changes?
A: Federal Reserve and financial regulatory bodies monitor these trends closely.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Market Conventions Tightening (CTQ37A33MINR), retrieved from FRED.