52) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which High-Grade 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: Tightened Considerably
ALLQ52B4TCNR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
10/1/2011 - 1/1/2025
Summary
Tracks changes in high-grade corporate bond funding terms for most favored clients. Provides critical insight into credit market conditions and institutional lending dynamics.
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 evaluates collateral spreads and effective financing rates for top-tier corporate bond transactions. It reflects lending institution's risk assessment strategies.
Methodology
Collected through survey of financial institutions tracking lending terms and conditions.
Historical Context
Used by central banks and financial analysts to assess credit market tightening trends.
Key Facts
- Indicates changes in corporate bond funding conditions
- Reflects institutional lending risk assessment
- Critical for understanding credit market dynamics
FAQs
Q: What do collateral spreads indicate?
A: Collateral spreads measure the risk premium in lending. They reflect institutional confidence in borrower creditworthiness.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Typically updated quarterly through financial institution surveys.
Q: Why are these funding terms important?
A: They provide early signals of credit market tightening or expansion.
Q: Who uses this economic indicator?
A: Central banks, financial analysts, and institutional investors monitor these trends.
Q: What does 'tightened considerably' mean?
A: Indicates significantly more restrictive lending conditions for corporate bonds.
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25) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Insurance Companies Have Tightened or Eased Over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 23 and 24), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 2. Reduced Willingness of Your Institution to Take on Risk. | Answer Type: First In Importance
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38) How Has the Intensity of Efforts by Nonfinancial Corporations to Negotiate More Favorable Price and Nonprice Terms Changed over the Past Three Months?| Answer Type: Decreased Considerably
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51) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Duration and Persistence of Mark and Collateral Disputes Relating to Contracts of Each of the Following Types Changed?| B. Interest Rate. | Answer Type: Increased Considerably
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Corporate Bond Funding Terms (ALLQ52B4TCNR), retrieved from FRED.