52) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which High-Grade Corporate Bonds Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 1. Maximum Amount of Funding. | Answer Type: Tightened Somewhat
Number of Respondents, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted
SFQ52A1TSNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
-100.00%
Date Range
10/1/2011 - 4/1/2025
Summary
Tracks quarterly survey respondent count for economic research. Provides critical sample size information for understanding statistical reliability of economic studies.
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 metric represents the total number of participants in quarterly economic surveys. It helps researchers assess data representativeness and statistical significance.
Methodology
Counted directly from survey participation records for each quarterly research cycle.
Historical Context
Used by economists to validate survey-based economic research and policy insights.
Key Facts
- Quarterly tracking of survey participant numbers
- Critical for research statistical validity
- Indicates potential shifts in research engagement
FAQs
Q: Why is the number of survey respondents important?
A: More respondents increase statistical reliability and reduce margin of error in economic research.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Quarterly updates provide current snapshot of survey participation levels.
Q: Can respondent numbers affect research conclusions?
A: Yes, sample size directly impacts the statistical significance and generalizability of findings.
Q: What factors might influence respondent numbers?
A: Economic conditions, survey complexity, and research incentives can impact participation rates.
Q: How are low respondent numbers addressed?
A: Researchers may use weighted sampling or supplemental data collection methods.
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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 | 3. Haircuts. | Answer Type: Tightened Somewhat
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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 | 3. Haircuts. | Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged
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60) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Equities Are Funded (Including Through Stock Loan) 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: Remained Basically Unchanged
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39) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Volume of Mark and Collateral Disputes with Clients of Each of the Following Types Changed?| B. Hedge Funds. | Answer Type: Increased Somewhat
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52) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which High-Grade Corporate Bonds 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: Tightened Considerably
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25) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Insurance Companies Have Tightened or Eased Over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 23 and 24), 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
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Number of Respondents (SFQ52A1TSNR), retrieved from FRED.