80-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate
HQMCB80YR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
6.31
Year-over-Year Change
11.29%
Date Range
1/1/1984 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The 80-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate represents the theoretical yield for high-quality corporate bonds across an 80-year maturity spectrum. This metric provides critical insights into long-term corporate debt pricing and market expectations for interest rates and corporate financial health.
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 extended maturities. Economists and financial analysts use this rate to assess long-term corporate borrowing costs and broader market risk perceptions.
Methodology
The rate is calculated using a complex statistical model that interpolates yields across different corporate bond maturities, ensuring a comprehensive representation of the corporate debt market.
Historical Context
This trend is crucial for monetary policy analysis, investment strategy development, and understanding long-term corporate financial dynamics.
Key Facts
- Represents yields for high-quality corporate bonds across an 80-year maturity spectrum
- Provides insights into long-term corporate borrowing costs
- Used by economists and investors to assess market risk and financial expectations
FAQs
Q: What makes this rate 'high quality'?
A: The HQM rate focuses on corporate bonds from financially stable companies with strong credit ratings, typically investment-grade corporations with minimal default risk.
Q: How often is this rate updated?
A: The rate is typically updated periodically by the Federal Reserve, reflecting current market conditions and corporate bond performance.
Q: Why is an 80-year spot rate significant?
A: An 80-year spot rate provides an extremely long-term view of corporate borrowing costs, offering unique insights into multi-generational economic expectations.
Q: How do investors use this rate?
A: Investors analyze this rate to make long-term investment decisions, assess corporate bond valuations, and understand potential future interest rate trends.
Q: What are the limitations of this rate?
A: The rate is theoretical and based on modeling, so it may not perfectly reflect actual market conditions at any given moment.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, 80-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate [HQMCB80YR], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025