11-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate
HQMCB11YR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
5.33
Year-over-Year Change
2.30%
Date Range
1/1/1984 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The 11-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate tracks the yield of high-quality corporate bonds with an 11-year maturity. 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 benchmark for corporate bond yields, reflecting the current market interest rates for high-quality debt instruments. Economists and financial analysts use this rate to assess corporate credit markets and potential investment opportunities.
Methodology
The rate is calculated by the Federal Reserve using a comprehensive methodology that considers multiple high-quality corporate bond yields across different market segments.
Historical Context
This rate is crucial for evaluating corporate financing costs, investment strategies, and broader economic monetary policy assessments.
Key Facts
- Represents 11-year corporate bond yields for high-quality debt instruments
- Provides insights into corporate borrowing costs and credit market conditions
- Calculated and maintained by the Federal Reserve
FAQs
Q: What does the HQM Corporate Bond Spot Rate indicate?
A: The rate indicates the current yield for high-quality 11-year corporate bonds, reflecting market interest rates and borrowing costs for corporations.
Q: How often is this rate updated?
A: The rate is typically updated regularly by the Federal Reserve, with precise frequency depending on market conditions and data collection cycles.
Q: Why do investors track this rate?
A: Investors use this rate to assess corporate bond attractiveness, evaluate investment opportunities, and understand broader market credit conditions.
Q: How does this rate relate to economic policy?
A: The rate provides insights for monetary policy makers in understanding corporate financing costs and overall market credit dynamics.
Q: What makes a corporate bond 'high quality'?
A: High-quality corporate bonds typically have high credit ratings, low default risk, and are issued by financially stable corporations.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, 11-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate [HQMCB11YR], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025