59) Over the Past Three Months, How Have Liquidity and Functioning in the High-Yield Corporate Bond Market Changed?| Answer Type: Deteriorated Considerably
SFQ59TNNR • 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
Tracks the liquidity and functioning of high-yield corporate bond markets. Provides critical insight into financial market stress and credit market conditions.
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 measures changes in corporate bond market dynamics. It helps economists assess potential financial system risks and market sentiment.
Methodology
Collected through Federal Reserve survey of financial market participants and institutions.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers to monitor potential credit market disruptions.
Key Facts
- Indicates corporate bond market stress levels
- Critical for understanding credit market conditions
- Reflects financial institution perspectives
FAQs
Q: What does a deterioration in high-yield bond market liquidity mean?
A: It suggests increased market stress and potential challenges in corporate credit availability. Indicates potential economic headwinds.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Typically updated quarterly through Federal Reserve surveys. Provides timely market condition snapshots.
Q: Why do investors care about high-yield bond market liquidity?
A: It signals potential investment risks and overall corporate financial health. Helps predict potential economic contractions.
Q: Can this indicator predict economic downturns?
A: It can be an early warning sign of potential financial market stress. Not a definitive predictor, but valuable diagnostic tool.
Q: How do market participants use this data?
A: Used for risk assessment, investment strategy, and understanding broader market conditions.
Related Trends
56) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which High-Yield Corporate Bonds Are Funded Changed?| B. Terms for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration And/or Extent of Relationship | 2. Maximum Maturity. | Answer Type: Remained Basically Unchanged
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78) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Volume of Mark and Collateral Disputes Relating to Lending Against Each of the Following Collateral Types Changed?| A. High-Grade Corporate Bonds. | Answer Type: Decreased Considerably
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66) Over the Past Three Months, How Have the Terms Under Which Non-Agency RMBS Are Funded Changed?| B. Terms for Most Favored Clients, as a Consequence of Breadth, Duration And/or Extent of Relationship | 2. Maximum Maturity. | Answer Type: Eased Somewhat
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50) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Volume of Mark and Collateral Disputes Relating to Contracts of Each of the Following Types Changed?| D. Credit Referencing Corporates. | Answer Type: Increased Somewhat
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78) Over the Past Three Months, How Has the Volume of Mark and Collateral Disputes Relating to Lending Against Each of the Following Collateral Types Changed?| B. High-Yield Corporate Bonds. | Answer Type: Decreased Considerably
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20) How Has the Intensity of Efforts by Mutual Funds, ETFs, Pension Plans, and Endowments to Negotiate More-Favorable Price and Nonprice Terms Changed Over the Past Three Months?| Answer Type: Decreased Somewhat
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, High-Yield Corporate Bond Market Liquidity (SFQ59TNNR), retrieved from FRED.