37) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Nonfinancial Corporations Have Tightened or Eased Over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 35 and 36), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| A. Possible Reasons for Tightening | 6. Worsening in General Market Liquidity and Functioning. | Answer Type: 2nd Most Important
CTQ37A62MINR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
-100.00%
Date Range
1/1/2012 - 4/1/2025
Summary
Tracks credit market conditions for nonfinancial corporations by measuring perceived worsening of market liquidity and functioning. Provides critical insight into financial sector stress indicators.
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 reflects bank lending officers' assessment of market liquidity challenges. It indicates potential constraints in corporate credit markets.
Methodology
Surveyed through Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (SLOOS) by Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers to understand potential credit market constraints.
Key Facts
- Part of Federal Reserve's quarterly lending survey
- Indicates potential credit market constraints
- Reflects bank lending officer perspectives
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: Measures perceived worsening of market liquidity for nonfinancial corporations. Indicates potential credit market challenges.
Q: How often is this data collected?
A: Collected quarterly through the Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey.
Q: Why do investors care about market liquidity?
A: Liquidity impacts corporate borrowing costs and overall economic health. Indicates potential financial sector stress.
Q: How does this relate to monetary policy?
A: Provides Federal Reserve insights into credit market functioning and potential intervention needs.
Q: What are limitations of this indicator?
A: Represents perceptions and may not capture entire market complexity. Snapshot of specific moment in time.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Market Liquidity Conditions (CTQ37A62MINR), retrieved from FRED.