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 | 3. Haircuts. | Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged
SFQ52B3RBUNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
19.00
Year-over-Year Change
11.76%
Date Range
10/1/2011 - 4/1/2025
Summary
Tracks changes in funding terms for high-grade corporate bonds for most favored clients. Provides insight into credit market conditions and lending dynamics.
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 evaluates corporate bond funding terms, focusing on haircuts and relationship-based lending conditions. It reflects market flexibility and credit risk assessment.
Methodology
Quarterly survey of financial institutions measuring bond funding terms.
Historical Context
Used by financial analysts to assess corporate credit market conditions.
Key Facts
- Quarterly measurement of bond funding conditions
- Focuses on most favored client relationships
- Indicates credit market flexibility
FAQs
Q: What do bond funding terms indicate?
A: They reflect credit market conditions and lending flexibility for high-grade corporate bonds.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is collected and reported quarterly by financial institutions.
Q: Why are haircuts important in bond funding?
A: Haircuts represent risk adjustments in collateral valuation for lending transactions.
Q: Who uses this economic indicator?
A: Financial analysts, investors, and policymakers use this to assess credit market health.
Q: What does 'remained basically unchanged' mean?
A: Indicates minimal variation in bond funding terms during the reporting period.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Corporate Bond Funding Terms (SFQ52B3RBUNR), retrieved from FRED.