56) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which High-Yield Corporate Bonds Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 4. Collateral Spreads over Relevant Benchmark (Effective Financing Rates). | Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged
Number of Respondents, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted
SFQ56A4RBUNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
18.00
Year-over-Year Change
28.57%
Date Range
10/1/2011 - 4/1/2025
Summary
Quarterly tracking of survey respondent numbers for specific economic research initiatives. Provides essential metadata about data collection processes.
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 measures the total participants in a specialized economic survey each quarter. It helps validate research methodology and statistical approaches.
Methodology
Calculated by counting unique survey participants during quarterly reporting periods.
Historical Context
Utilized by researchers to ensure robust and representative economic data collection.
Key Facts
- Tracks quarterly survey participant numbers
- Essential for understanding research scope
- Indicates data collection effectiveness
FAQs
Q: What does this metric reveal about economic research?
A: It provides transparency about survey sample size and potential research limitations.
Q: How frequently is the data updated?
A: Data is refreshed quarterly to reflect the most recent survey participant count.
Q: Why track respondent numbers?
A: Helps researchers assess data quality, representativeness, and statistical validity.
Q: Can respondent numbers change significantly?
A: Yes, participation can vary based on survey topic, methodology, and outreach strategies.
Q: What are potential survey participation challenges?
A: Factors like survey length, complexity, and incentives can impact respondent numbers.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Number of Respondents (SFQ56A4RBUNR), retrieved from FRED.