82.5-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate
HQMCB82Y6M • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
6.32
Year-over-Year Change
11.46%
Date Range
1/1/1984 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The 82.5-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate is a critical long-term interest rate benchmark that reflects the yield of high-quality corporate bonds. This metric provides crucial insights into corporate borrowing costs and overall market expectations for long-term debt instruments.
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 an extended 82.5-year maturity horizon. Economists and financial analysts use this rate to assess long-term corporate credit conditions and evaluate potential shifts in investment strategies.
Methodology
The rate is calculated by the Federal Reserve using a comprehensive methodology that considers high-quality corporate bond yields and applies advanced yield curve interpolation techniques.
Historical Context
This rate is instrumental in monetary policy analysis, corporate financial planning, and long-term investment decision-making across institutional and professional financial sectors.
Key Facts
- Represents an ultra-long-term corporate bond yield measurement
- Provides insights into extended corporate borrowing costs
- Used by economists and financial strategists for advanced market analysis
FAQs
Q: What makes this 82.5-year spot rate unique?
A: The extremely long 82.5-year maturity provides an unprecedented view of potential long-term corporate borrowing costs and market expectations.
Q: How do investors use this rate?
A: Investors analyze this rate to understand potential long-term investment returns and assess corporate credit market conditions.
Q: How often is this rate updated?
A: The Federal Reserve typically updates this rate periodically, reflecting current market conditions and corporate bond performance.
Q: What economic factors influence this rate?
A: Inflation expectations, monetary policy, corporate financial health, and broader macroeconomic trends significantly impact this long-term rate.
Q: Are there limitations to using this rate?
A: The ultra-long-term nature means it may not always reflect short-term market volatility or immediate economic changes.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, 82.5-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate [HQMCB82Y6M], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025