75.5-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate
HQMCB75Y6M • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
6.30
Year-over-Year Change
11.11%
Date Range
1/1/1984 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The 75.5-Year High Quality Market Corporate Bond Spot Rate is a critical long-term interest rate benchmark that reflects the yield of high-quality corporate bonds. This metric provides crucial insights into corporate borrowing costs and long-term economic expectations.
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 spot rate represents the theoretical yield for corporate bonds with a 75.5-year maturity, capturing the most extended perspective on corporate debt pricing. Economists and financial analysts use this rate to understand long-term capital market conditions and potential economic trends.
Methodology
The rate is calculated by the Federal Reserve using a sophisticated curve-fitting methodology that interpolates yields across different corporate bond maturities.
Historical Context
Policymakers and institutional investors use this rate to assess long-term investment strategies, corporate financing costs, and potential economic stability.
Key Facts
- Represents the theoretical yield for ultra-long-term corporate bonds
- Provides insights into corporate borrowing costs over extended periods
- Calculated using advanced curve-fitting techniques by the Federal Reserve
FAQs
Q: What does the 75.5-Year HQM Corporate Bond Spot Rate indicate?
A: It indicates the theoretical yield for high-quality corporate bonds with a 75.5-year maturity, reflecting long-term market expectations and borrowing costs.
Q: How is this rate different from shorter-term bond rates?
A: This rate captures extremely long-term market conditions, providing a unique perspective on corporate financing that short-term rates cannot reveal.
Q: Who uses this specific rate?
A: Institutional investors, economic policymakers, and financial analysts use this rate for long-term strategic planning and economic forecasting.
Q: How often is this rate updated?
A: The Federal Reserve typically updates this rate periodically, reflecting changes in corporate bond market conditions and economic expectations.
Q: What are the limitations of this rate?
A: The ultra-long-term nature means it's more theoretical and less directly applicable to most immediate financial decisions compared to shorter-term rates.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, 75.5-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate [HQMCB75Y6M], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025