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 Somewhat
SFQ56A3TSNR • 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
Measures changes in haircut terms for average corporate bond clients. Provides critical insights into credit market risk assessment.
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 indicator tracks haircut adjustments for typical corporate bond clients. It reflects evolving lending risk perceptions.
Methodology
Collected through quarterly surveys of senior financial loan officers.
Historical Context
Helps financial institutions evaluate lending risk and market conditions.
Key Facts
- Quarterly assessment of lending haircuts
- Focuses on average corporate clients
- Indicates potential credit market adjustments
FAQs
Q: What are bond haircuts?
A: Haircuts represent the difference between a bond's market value and its lending value.
Q: Why do haircuts change?
A: Changes reflect shifts in perceived credit risk and market volatility.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The series is typically updated on a quarterly basis.
Q: What does 'tightened somewhat' indicate?
A: Suggests slightly more conservative lending terms for average corporate clients.
Q: Who monitors these haircut changes?
A: Financial analysts, investors, and risk management professionals track these trends.
Related Trends
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42) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Initial Margin Requirements Set by Your Institution with Respect to Otc Fx Derivatives Changed?| A. Initial Margin Requirements for Average Clients. | Answer Type: Decreased Considerably
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75) Over the Past Three Months, How Has Demand for Funding of Consumer Abs by Your Institution's Clients Changed?| Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat
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36) Over the Past Three Months, How Has Your Use of Nonprice Terms (for Example, Haircuts, Maximum Maturity, Covenants, Cure Periods, Cross-Default Provisions or Other Documentation Features) with Respect to Nonfinancial Corporations Across the Entire Spectrum of Securities Financing and OTC Derivatives Transaction Types Changed, Regardless of Price Terms?| Answer Type: Tightened Considerably
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66) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Non-Agency Rmbs Are Funded Changed?| B. Terms for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration And/or Extent of Relationship | 1. Maximum Amount of Funding. | Answer Type: Tightened Somewhat
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Corporate Bond Haircut Terms (SFQ56A3TSNR), retrieved from FRED.