30.5-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate
HQMCB30Y6M • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
6.05
Year-over-Year Change
9.01%
Date Range
1/1/1984 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The 30.5-Year High Quality Market Corporate Bond Spot Rate tracks long-term corporate bond yields for high-quality debt instruments. This metric provides critical insights into corporate borrowing costs and investor expectations for long-term fixed-income investments.
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
This economic indicator represents the theoretical yield of corporate bonds with a 30.5-year maturity, calculated using high-quality market instruments. Economists and financial analysts use this rate to assess corporate credit markets, investment risk, and long-term economic expectations.
Methodology
The rate is calculated by the Federal Reserve using a comprehensive methodology that considers high-quality corporate bond market data and yield curve analysis.
Historical Context
Policymakers and investors use this rate to evaluate long-term corporate credit conditions, assess economic stability, and make strategic investment and lending decisions.
Key Facts
- Represents theoretical yield for 30.5-year high-quality corporate bonds
- Provides insight into long-term corporate borrowing costs
- Calculated using comprehensive market data analysis
FAQs
Q: What does the 30.5-Year HQM Corporate Bond Spot Rate indicate?
A: The rate indicates the theoretical yield for high-quality corporate bonds with a 30.5-year maturity, reflecting long-term borrowing costs and market expectations.
Q: How do investors use this rate?
A: Investors use this rate to assess long-term corporate credit risk, compare investment opportunities, and make strategic portfolio decisions.
Q: How often is this rate updated?
A: The Federal Reserve typically updates this rate regularly, with precise frequency depending on market conditions and data availability.
Q: What makes this rate significant for economic analysis?
A: The rate provides crucial insights into long-term corporate financing conditions, investor sentiment, and potential economic trends.
Q: Are there limitations to this economic indicator?
A: The rate represents a theoretical yield and may not perfectly reflect actual market conditions, requiring careful interpretation by financial professionals.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, 30.5-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate [HQMCB30Y6M], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025