75-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate
HQMCB75YR • 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-Year High Quality Market Corporate Bond Spot Rate represents the theoretical yield for high-quality corporate bonds with a 75-year maturity. This long-term financial indicator provides critical insights into market expectations for corporate debt and long-term economic 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
This spot rate is a sophisticated financial metric that reflects the current market pricing for extremely long-term corporate bonds with high credit quality. Economists and financial analysts use this rate to understand deep market expectations about future interest rates, corporate financial health, and long-term economic stability.
Methodology
The rate is calculated by the Federal Reserve using a complex yield curve methodology that interpolates bond pricing across different maturities and credit qualities.
Historical Context
Policymakers and institutional investors use this rate to assess long-term economic trends, corporate financing costs, and potential investment strategies.
Key Facts
- Represents yields for extremely long-term, high-quality corporate bonds
- Provides insights into market expectations beyond typical bond maturities
- Used by sophisticated financial analysts and institutional investors
FAQs
Q: What makes this a 'high quality' bond rate?
A: High quality refers to corporate bonds from financially stable companies with strong credit ratings, typically AAA or AA, indicating low default risk.
Q: Why is a 75-year bond rate significant?
A: The 75-year rate offers an unprecedented long-term view of market expectations, far beyond typical bond maturities, providing unique economic insights.
Q: How often is this rate updated?
A: The Federal Reserve typically updates these rates periodically, reflecting current market conditions and economic forecasts.
Q: Who primarily uses this rate?
A: Institutional investors, central bankers, economic researchers, and large financial institutions use this rate for strategic planning and economic analysis.
Q: What are the limitations of this rate?
A: The extreme long-term nature means the rate is highly theoretical and may not perfectly predict actual market conditions over such an extended period.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, 75-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate [HQMCB75YR], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025