55) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Liquidity and Functioning in the High-Grade Corporate Bond Market Changed?| Answer Type: Improved Considerably

SFQ55PNNR • 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 indicator tracks changes in liquidity and functioning in the high-grade corporate bond market over the past three months, providing insights for economists and policymakers.

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 'High-Grade Corporate Bond Market Functioning' trend measures the degree of improvement or deterioration in liquidity and overall market functioning for investment-grade corporate bonds. It serves as an important gauge of conditions in this critical fixed-income market.

Methodology

The data is collected through a survey of market participants.

Historical Context

Monitoring this indicator helps analysts and policymakers assess the stability and health of the corporate credit markets.

Key Facts

  • Tracks changes in liquidity and functioning in the high-grade corporate bond market.
  • Provides insights for economists and policymakers.
  • Serves as an indicator of stability and health in the corporate credit markets.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This indicator tracks changes in liquidity and overall market functioning for investment-grade corporate bonds.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: Monitoring this indicator helps analysts and policymakers assess the stability and health of the corporate credit markets.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected through a survey of market participants.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: This indicator provides insights that can inform policy decisions and interventions in the corporate bond market.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is released on a regular basis with minimal delays, providing timely information to users.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, 55) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Liquidity and Functioning in the High-Grade Corporate Bond Market Changed? (SFQ55PNNR), retrieved from FRED.