Number of Large Domestic Banks That Reported Weaker Commercial and Industrial Loan Demand and Reported That Decreased Customer Inventory Financing Needs Was a Somewhat Important Reason

SUBLPDCIRWISLGNQ • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

1.00

Year-over-Year Change

N/A%

Date Range

7/1/1995 - 7/1/2025

Summary

Measures large domestic banks' reports of weaker commercial and industrial loan demand due to decreased customer inventory financing needs. Provides insights into business lending trends.

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 banks' perceptions of reduced loan demand related to customer inventory financing. It reflects potential changes in business investment strategies.

Methodology

Survey-based data collected from large domestic banks reporting lending conditions.

Historical Context

Used to understand business credit market dynamics and potential economic slowdown.

Key Facts

  • Indicates potential business credit contraction
  • Reflects inventory financing trends
  • Signals potential economic challenges

FAQs

Q: What does weaker loan demand indicate?

A: Potentially suggests reduced business investment or economic uncertainty.

Q: Why are inventory financing needs important?

A: They reflect business expectations about future sales and production levels.

Q: How often is this data collected?

A: Typically updated quarterly through bank lending surveys.

Q: What causes reduced inventory financing?

A: Can result from economic slowdown, reduced consumer demand, or inventory management changes.

Q: How do economists interpret this data?

A: As a potential indicator of business confidence and economic activity levels.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Number of Large Domestic Banks That Reported Weaker Commercial and Industrial Loan Demand (SUBLPDCIRWISLGNQ), retrieved from FRED.