59.5-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate
HQMCB59Y6M • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
6.25
Year-over-Year Change
10.82%
Date Range
1/1/1984 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The 59.5-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate represents a critical long-term benchmark for corporate bond yields across high-quality debt instruments. This metric provides investors and economists with a comprehensive view of corporate borrowing costs and market expectations for long-term corporate debt.
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 with an extended 59.5-year maturity. Economists and financial analysts use this rate to assess long-term corporate credit markets, investment risk, and broader economic expectations.
Methodology
The rate is calculated by the Federal Reserve using a complex methodology that considers multiple high-quality corporate bond yields and adjusts for market conditions and credit quality.
Historical Context
This rate is crucial for pension fund managers, long-term investors, and policymakers in assessing corporate debt markets and making strategic financial decisions.
Key Facts
- Represents yields for high-quality corporate bonds with a 59.5-year maturity
- Provides insight into long-term corporate borrowing costs
- Used by investors and economists for strategic financial analysis
FAQs
Q: What makes this a 'High Quality Market' rate?
A: The rate specifically tracks corporate bonds from issuers with strong credit ratings and financial stability. Only top-tier corporate debt is included in this benchmark.
Q: How often is this rate updated?
A: The Federal Reserve typically updates this rate periodically, reflecting current market conditions and corporate bond performance.
Q: Why is a 59.5-year maturity significant?
A: This extended timeframe provides a unique perspective on very long-term corporate debt expectations and market sentiment beyond typical investment horizons.
Q: How do investors use this rate?
A: Investors analyze this rate to assess long-term corporate credit risk, compare investment opportunities, and make strategic portfolio decisions.
Q: What are the limitations of this rate?
A: The rate represents a specific market segment and may not fully reflect all corporate debt variations or short-term market fluctuations.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, 59.5-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate [HQMCB59Y6M], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025