59) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Liquidity and Functioning in the High-Yield Corporate Bond Market Changed?| Answer Type: Improved Considerably
SFQ59PNNR • 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
This economic indicator tracks the perceived liquidity and market functioning of high-yield corporate bonds over a three-month period. The metric provides crucial insights into the health and stress levels of corporate debt markets, particularly for lower-rated, higher-risk bonds.
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
The trend measures the perceived improvements in trading conditions and market efficiency for high-yield corporate bonds, which are typically issued by companies with lower credit ratings. Economists and financial analysts use this indicator to assess market sentiment, credit market health, and potential investment risks.
Methodology
Data is collected through surveys and market observations by financial institutions and regulatory bodies, tracking changes in bond market liquidity and trading conditions.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, central banks, and investors to gauge corporate credit market stress and potential economic challenges.
Key Facts
- Measures liquidity and functioning of high-yield corporate bond markets
- Provides insights into market stress and credit conditions
- Tracks changes over a three-month period
FAQs
Q: What are high-yield corporate bonds?
A: High-yield corporate bonds are debt securities issued by companies with lower credit ratings, typically offering higher interest rates to compensate for increased risk.
Q: Why is market liquidity important?
A: Market liquidity indicates how easily bonds can be bought or sold without significantly affecting their price, which is crucial for market efficiency and investor confidence.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The indicator is typically updated quarterly, providing a snapshot of market conditions over a three-month period.
Q: What does 'improved considerably' mean?
A: It suggests significant positive changes in bond market trading conditions, potentially indicating reduced market stress and improved investor sentiment.
Q: Who uses this economic indicator?
A: Investors, financial analysts, central bankers, and policymakers use this indicator to assess corporate credit market health and potential economic trends.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, 59) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Liquidity and Functioning in the High-Yield Corporate Bond Market Changed?| Answer Type: Improved Considerably [SFQ59PNNR], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025