10-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Par Yield
HQMCB10YRP • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
5.11
Year-over-Year Change
0.39%
Date Range
1/1/1984 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The 10-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Par Yield represents the average yield of high-quality corporate bonds with a 10-year maturity. This metric provides critical insight into corporate borrowing costs and overall market sentiment 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 Par Yield is a benchmark that reflects the interest rates for top-tier corporate bonds across various sectors and credit ratings. Economists and investors use this indicator to assess corporate credit conditions, investment attractiveness, and potential economic trends.
Methodology
The yield is calculated by the Federal Reserve using a weighted average of high-quality corporate bond yields from multiple financial institutions and market data sources.
Historical Context
This trend is crucial for monetary policy analysis, investment strategy development, and understanding corporate financing costs in the broader economic landscape.
Key Facts
- Represents yields for high-quality 10-year corporate bonds
- Serves as a critical indicator of corporate borrowing costs
- Reflects broader market sentiment and economic expectations
FAQs
Q: What makes a corporate bond 'high quality'?
A: High-quality corporate bonds are issued by financially stable companies with strong credit ratings, typically AA or higher, indicating lower default risk.
Q: How do changes in this yield impact investors?
A: Rising yields can indicate higher borrowing costs for corporations and potentially more attractive returns for bond investors, while falling yields might suggest economic uncertainty.
Q: How frequently is the HQMCB10YRP data updated?
A: The Federal Reserve typically updates this data point daily, providing real-time insights into corporate bond market conditions.
Q: Why do policymakers track this yield?
A: Central banks and economic policymakers use this yield to assess corporate credit conditions, potential economic pressures, and inform monetary policy decisions.
Q: What are the limitations of this metric?
A: While valuable, the HQM Corporate Bond Par Yield represents a specific segment of the bond market and should be considered alongside other economic indicators for comprehensive analysis.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, 10-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Par Yield [HQMCB10YRP], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025