18-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate
HQMCB18YR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
5.84
Year-over-Year Change
5.99%
Date Range
1/1/1984 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The 18-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate tracks the yield for high-quality corporate bonds with an 18-year maturity. This metric provides critical insights into long-term corporate borrowing costs and investor expectations for corporate debt markets.
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 that reflects the current market pricing for high-quality debt instruments. Economists and financial analysts use this rate to assess corporate credit conditions, investment attractiveness, and potential economic trends.
Methodology
The rate is calculated by the Federal Reserve using a comprehensive methodology that considers multiple high-quality corporate bond characteristics and current market conditions.
Historical Context
This rate is crucial for evaluating corporate financing costs, investment strategies, and broader economic expectations about long-term corporate financial performance.
Key Facts
- Represents 18-year high-quality corporate bond yields
- Provides insights into long-term corporate borrowing costs
- Calculated using sophisticated Federal Reserve methodologies
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 from AAA to BBB grade.
Q: How often is the HQMCB18YR rate updated?
A: The rate is typically updated regularly, reflecting current market conditions and changes in corporate bond markets.
Q: Why is the 18-year spot rate significant?
A: The 18-year rate provides a critical long-term perspective on corporate borrowing costs and market expectations for corporate financial performance.
Q: How do investors use this rate?
A: Investors use this rate to assess potential returns, evaluate corporate bond investments, and understand broader economic trends.
Q: What are the limitations of this rate?
A: The rate represents a specific market segment and should be considered alongside other economic indicators for comprehensive analysis.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, 18-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate [HQMCB18YR], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025