53) Over the Past Three Months, How Has Demand for Funding of High-Grade Corporate Bonds by Your Institution's Clients Changed?| Answer Type: Increased Somewhat
SFQ53ISNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1.00
Year-over-Year Change
0.00%
Date Range
10/1/2011 - 4/1/2025
Summary
Tracks corporate bond funding demand from institutional clients. Provides insight into corporate credit market sentiment and investment appetite.
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 trend measures changes in high-grade corporate bond funding requests. It reflects institutional investor confidence and credit market dynamics.
Methodology
Surveyed financial institutions report quarterly changes in client funding demands.
Historical Context
Used by analysts to assess corporate credit market trends and investor sentiment.
Key Facts
- Quarterly survey-based metric
- Reflects institutional investor sentiment
- Indicates corporate credit market health
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks changes in high-grade corporate bond funding demand from institutional clients quarterly.
Q: Why is corporate bond funding demand important?
A: It signals investor confidence and potential corporate investment activity in the credit markets.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The survey is conducted quarterly, providing periodic insights into funding trends.
Q: What does 'increased somewhat' indicate?
A: It suggests a moderate positive trend in corporate bond funding requests from institutional clients.
Q: Who uses this economic data?
A: Financial analysts, investors, and policymakers use this to assess credit market conditions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Corporate Bond Funding Demand (SFQ53ISNR), retrieved from FRED.