27-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate
HQMCB27YR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
6.01
Year-over-Year Change
8.48%
Date Range
1/1/1984 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The 27-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate represents the theoretical yield for high-quality corporate bonds with a 27-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 is a sophisticated financial indicator that tracks the yield curve for high-quality corporate bonds across different maturities. Economists and financial analysts use this rate to assess corporate credit markets, investment opportunities, and broader economic trends.
Methodology
The rate is calculated by the Federal Reserve using a comprehensive methodology that considers high-quality corporate bond pricing and yield characteristics across multiple market segments.
Historical Context
This trend is crucial for monetary policy analysis, corporate financial planning, and understanding long-term investment risk and return expectations.
Key Facts
- Represents theoretical yield for high-quality 27-year corporate bonds
- Provides insight into long-term corporate borrowing costs
- Calculated using advanced Federal Reserve methodologies
FAQs
Q: What makes a corporate bond 'high quality'?
A: High-quality corporate bonds are typically issued by financially stable companies with strong credit ratings, usually AA or higher.
Q: How does the 27-year spot rate impact investment decisions?
A: The rate helps investors assess long-term bond returns and compare potential investments across different corporate debt instruments.
Q: How frequently is the HQMCB27YR rate updated?
A: The rate is typically updated regularly by the Federal Reserve, reflecting current market conditions and corporate bond pricing.
Q: Why is the 27-year maturity significant?
A: The 27-year maturity provides a long-term perspective on corporate borrowing costs and investor expectations for extended investment horizons.
Q: What are the limitations of this rate?
A: The rate represents theoretical yields and may not perfectly reflect actual market transactions or specific corporate bond performance.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, 27-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate [HQMCB27YR], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025