56) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which High-Yield Corporate Bonds Are Funded Changed?| B. Terms for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration And/or Extent of Relationship | 4. Collateral Spreads over Relevant Benchmark (Effective Financing Rates). | Answer Type: Eased Considerably
Number of Respondents, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted
SFQ56B4ECNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
10/1/2011 - 4/1/2025
Summary
Tracks quarterly survey respondent count for economic research. Provides essential insights into data collection comprehensiveness and statistical sampling.
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 represents the total number of participants in quarterly economic surveys. It helps researchers evaluate data collection depth and research representativeness.
Methodology
Calculated by counting unique survey participants during each quarterly reporting period.
Historical Context
Used by economists and policymakers to validate research sampling methodologies.
Key Facts
- Quarterly tracking of survey participant numbers
- Essential for research statistical integrity
- Indicates research engagement levels
FAQs
Q: What does this series measure?
A: It counts the total number of participants in economic research surveys.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly with the latest survey participant information.
Q: Why track survey respondent numbers?
A: More respondents improve statistical accuracy and reduce research bias.
Q: Can this metric indicate research trends?
A: Respondent count changes can reflect shifting economic research interests.
Q: Are there potential data limitations?
A: The count represents quantity, not necessarily the quality of survey responses.
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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: Eased Considerably
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31) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Separately Managed Accounts Established with Investment Advisers Have Tightened or Eased over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 29 and 30), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| B. Possible Reasons for Easing | 5. Increased Availability of Balance Sheet or Capital at Your Institution. | Answer Type: 2nd Most Important
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56) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which High-Yield Corporate Bonds Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 2. Maximum Maturity. | Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged
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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 Somewhat
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40) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Duration and Persistence of Mark and Collateral Disputes with Clients of Each of the Following Types Changed?| B. Hedge Funds. | Answer Type: Decreased Considerably
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62) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Agency Rmbs Are Funded Changed?| A. Terms for Average Clients | 2. Maximum Maturity. | Answer Type: Tightened Considerably
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Number of Respondents (SFQ56B4ECNR), retrieved from FRED.