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?| B. Possible Reasons for Easing | 1. Improvement in Current or Expected Financial Strength of Counterparties. | Answer Type: 2nd Most Important
CTQ37B12MINR • 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 improvements in financial strength of corporate counterparties. Provides critical insight into corporate financial health.
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 perceived financial improvements of nonfinancial corporations. Indicates potential shifts in corporate financial stability.
Methodology
Surveyed from bank lending officers about counterparty financial strength.
Historical Context
Used to assess potential changes in corporate credit worthiness.
Key Facts
- Reflects bank perceptions of corporate financial health
- Part of comprehensive lending market assessment
- Indicates potential credit market shifts
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator reveal?
A: Shows banks' perception of improvements in corporate financial strength. Indicates potential lending environment changes.
Q: How frequently is this data collected?
A: Collected quarterly as part of the Federal Reserve's bank lending survey.
Q: Why is this important for economic analysis?
A: Provides insights into corporate financial health and potential credit market dynamics.
Q: How might this impact investment decisions?
A: Offers signals about corporate financial stability and potential lending conditions.
Q: What are the data's potential limitations?
A: Represents surveyed perceptions, which may not perfectly reflect actual financial conditions.
Related Trends
74) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Consumer Abs (for Example, Backed by Credit Card Receivables or Auto Loans) 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 Somewhat
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40) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Duration and Persistence of Mark and Collateral Disputes with Clients of Each of the Following Types Changed?| A. Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries. | Answer Type: Decreased Considerably
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62) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Agency RMBS Are Funded Changed?| B. Terms for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration And/or Extent of Relationship | 2. Maximum Maturity. | Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged
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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: Tightened Somewhat
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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?| A. Initial Margin Requirements for Average Clients. | Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged
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50) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Volume of Mark and Collateral Disputes Relating to Contracts of Each of the Following Types Changed?| A. FX. | Answer Type: Increased Somewhat
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Bank Lending Survey (CTQ37B12MINR), retrieved from FRED.