2.5-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate
HQMCB2Y6M • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
4.30
Year-over-Year Change
-11.16%
Date Range
1/1/1984 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The 2.5-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate represents the yield of high-quality corporate bonds with a 2.5-year maturity. This metric provides critical insights into corporate borrowing costs and overall credit market 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 is a key indicator of corporate bond yields, reflecting the current interest rates for high-quality corporate debt. Economists and financial analysts use this rate to assess corporate credit markets, investment opportunities, and potential economic trends.
Methodology
The rate is calculated by the Federal Reserve using a comprehensive methodology that considers high-quality corporate bond yields across different maturities and credit ratings.
Historical Context
This rate is crucial for monetary policy analysis, corporate financial planning, and understanding broader economic investment conditions.
Key Facts
- Represents yields for high-quality corporate bonds with 2.5-year maturity
- Provides insight into corporate borrowing costs
- Used by economists to assess credit market conditions
FAQs
Q: What does the HQM Corporate Bond Spot Rate indicate?
A: The rate indicates the current yield for high-quality corporate bonds with a 2.5-year maturity. It reflects corporate borrowing costs and credit market conditions.
Q: How is this rate different from other bond rates?
A: This rate specifically focuses on high-quality corporate bonds at a 2.5-year maturity, providing a more precise view of corporate credit markets compared to broader bond indices.
Q: Who uses the HQMCB2Y6M data?
A: Economists, financial analysts, investors, and policymakers use this data to assess corporate credit markets, investment opportunities, and potential economic trends.
Q: How often is this rate updated?
A: The Federal Reserve typically updates this rate regularly, reflecting current market conditions and changes in corporate bond yields.
Q: What are the limitations of this rate?
A: The rate represents a specific segment of corporate bonds and may not fully capture the entire corporate bond market or economic conditions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, 2.5-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate [HQMCB2Y6M], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025