46-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate
HQMCB46YR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
6.18
Year-over-Year Change
11.55%
Date Range
1/1/1984 - 6/1/2025
Summary
The 46-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate tracks long-term corporate bond yields for high-quality debt instruments. This metric provides critical insights into corporate borrowing costs and overall market credit 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
The HQM Corporate Bond Spot Rate represents a sophisticated measure of corporate bond yields across different maturities, offering economists a nuanced view of credit market dynamics. It reflects the theoretical yield of corporate bonds with varying term structures, helping analysts assess corporate financing environments.
Methodology
The rate is calculated by the Federal Reserve using a comprehensive methodology that considers high-quality corporate bond yields across multiple maturity periods.
Historical Context
Policymakers and investors use this rate to evaluate long-term corporate credit markets, assess borrowing costs, and make strategic financial decisions.
Key Facts
- Represents yields for high-quality corporate bonds across different maturities
- Provides insights into long-term corporate borrowing costs
- Used by economists and financial analysts for market assessment
FAQs
Q: What makes this corporate bond rate 'high quality'?
A: High-quality bonds are issued by financially stable corporations with strong credit ratings, typically from top-tier companies with minimal default risk.
Q: How do changes in this rate impact corporate borrowing?
A: Fluctuations in the rate directly influence corporate borrowing costs, with higher rates making debt more expensive and potentially reducing corporate investment.
Q: How frequently is the HQMCB46YR rate updated?
A: The rate is typically updated regularly by the Federal Reserve, reflecting current market conditions and corporate bond market dynamics.
Q: Why do investors track this 46-year corporate bond rate?
A: Investors use this rate to assess long-term credit market trends, evaluate potential investment opportunities, and understand broader economic conditions.
Q: What are the limitations of this corporate bond rate?
A: The rate represents a theoretical yield and may not perfectly reflect actual market transactions, and it focuses specifically on high-quality corporate bonds.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, 46-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate [HQMCB46YR], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025