48) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Initial Margin Requirements Set by Your Institution with Respect to Trs Referencing Non-Securities (Such as Bank Loans, Including, for Example, Commercial and Industrial Loans and Mortgage Whole Loans) Changed?| B. Initial Margin Requirements for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration, And/or Extent of Relationship. | Answer Type: Decreased Considerably
Number of Respondents, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted
OTCDQ48BDCNR • 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
The 'Number of Respondents, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted' series tracks the number of individuals who participate in the Federal Reserve's quarterly Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (SLOOS). This survey provides valuable insights into the state of business and household lending conditions.
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 'Number of Respondents' metric reflects the total number of financial institutions that submit responses to the SLOOS, which covers changes in the supply of and demand for loans. This data point is used by economists and policymakers to gauge trends in the availability of credit across different sectors of the economy.
Methodology
The data is collected directly from the Federal Reserve's quarterly SLOOS.
Historical Context
This metric is used to contextualize the survey responses and assess the representativeness of the SLOOS findings.
Key Facts
- The SLOOS has been conducted quarterly since 1964.
- The survey covers around 80 large domestic banks and 24 U.S. branches of foreign banks.
- Respondents report on changes in their banks' lending standards and loan demand.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The 'Number of Respondents, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted' metric tracks the total number of financial institutions that participate in the Federal Reserve's Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (SLOOS).
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This data point is important for understanding the representativeness and coverage of the SLOOS, which provides valuable insights into lending conditions and credit availability across the U.S. economy.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected directly from the Federal Reserve's quarterly Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: The 'Number of Respondents' metric is used by economists and policymakers to contextualize the SLOOS findings and assess trends in the supply of and demand for credit in the U.S.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released quarterly, in line with the timing of the Federal Reserve's Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Number of Respondents, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted (OTCDQ48BDCNR), retrieved from FRED.