56) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which High-Yield Corporate Bonds Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 3. Haircuts. | Answer Type: Tightened Considerably
SFQ56A3TCNR • 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 changes in high-yield corporate bond funding terms for average clients. Provides critical insight into credit market tightening 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
This metric measures how lending standards for high-yield bonds are evolving. It reflects risk perception in corporate credit markets.
Methodology
Surveyed from financial institutions reporting lending term adjustments quarterly.
Historical Context
Used by investors and policymakers to assess credit market risk and liquidity.
Key Facts
- Indicates significant tightening of bond funding terms
- Reflects increased market caution
- Important signal for credit market conditions
FAQs
Q: What does a tightened corporate bond term mean?
A: Indicates stricter lending conditions and higher perceived risk in credit markets.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Quarterly survey provides current market lending conditions.
Q: Why do bond terms matter to investors?
A: Reveals potential challenges in corporate borrowing and investment opportunities.
Q: How do tightened terms impact businesses?
A: Can increase borrowing costs and limit access to corporate financing.
Q: What causes bond term changes?
A: Economic conditions, market risk, and institutional lending policies influence changes.
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20) How Has the Intensity of Efforts by Mutual Funds, Etfs, Pension Plans, and Endowments to Negotiate More-Favorable Price and Nonprice Terms Changed over the Past Three Months?| Answer Type: Decreased Considerably
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37) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Nonfinancial Corporations Have Tightened or Eased Over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 35 and 36), 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: 2nd Most Important
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, High-Yield Corporate Bond Terms (SFQ56A3TCNR), retrieved from FRED.