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 | 2. Maximum Maturity. | Answer Type: Tightened Considerably
SFQ52B2TCNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
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Year-over-Year Change
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Date Range
10/1/2011 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks changes in the maximum maturity terms for high-grade corporate bond funding for most favored clients over a three-month period. The metric provides insight into credit market conditions and potential shifts in lending standards.
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 trend measures how lending terms for top-tier corporate clients are evolving, specifically focusing on maximum maturity lengths. Economists use this data to assess credit market tightness and potential constraints on corporate borrowing.
Methodology
Data is collected through surveys of financial institutions and lending professionals, tracking changes in bond funding terms for high-grade corporate clients.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers and market analysts to understand potential credit market constraints and overall economic lending conditions.
Key Facts
- Tracks changes in maximum maturity for high-grade corporate bond funding
- Focuses on terms for most favored corporate clients
- Provides insight into potential credit market tightening
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures changes in maximum maturity terms for high-grade corporate bond funding over a three-month period for top-tier clients.
Q: Why are changes in bond funding terms important?
A: These changes can signal shifts in credit market conditions, lending standards, and potential economic constraints for corporate borrowing.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: The data is gathered through surveys of financial institutions and lending professionals tracking bond funding terms.
Q: Who uses this economic indicator?
A: Policymakers, economists, market analysts, and financial researchers use this data to assess credit market conditions.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The indicator is typically updated quarterly, providing a snapshot of recent changes in corporate bond funding terms.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, 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 | 2. Maximum Maturity. | Answer Type: Tightened Considerably [SFQ52B2TCNR], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025