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 | 6. Worsening in General Market Liquidity and Functioning. | Answer Type: First In Importance
CTQ37A6MINR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1.00
Year-over-Year Change
0.00%
Date Range
1/1/2012 - 4/1/2025
Summary
Tracks corporate lending conditions related to market liquidity and financial market functioning. Provides critical insight into credit market stress and potential economic constraints.
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 measures changes in lending conditions for nonfinancial corporations. It reflects banks' perceptions of market liquidity and credit market dynamics.
Methodology
Data collected through senior loan officer survey responses about market conditions.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers to assess potential credit market constraints and economic risks.
Key Facts
- Indicates potential credit market stress
- Part of Federal Reserve's senior loan survey
- Reflects bank lending perceptions
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: Tracks changes in market liquidity and lending conditions for nonfinancial corporations. Provides insights into credit market functioning.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Typically updated quarterly through the Federal Reserve's senior loan officer survey.
Q: Why do investors care about market liquidity?
A: Market liquidity impacts borrowing costs, credit availability, and overall economic performance.
Q: How does this relate to monetary policy?
A: Helps Federal Reserve assess credit market conditions and potential need for intervention.
Q: What does worsening market liquidity mean?
A: Indicates potential challenges in credit markets, potentially signaling economic stress or reduced lending.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Market Liquidity Conditions Survey (CTQ37A6MINR), retrieved from FRED.