95-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate
HQMCB95YR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
6.34
Year-over-Year Change
11.62%
Date Range
1/1/1984 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The 95-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 broader 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 economic indicator represents the theoretical yield curve for high-quality corporate bonds with a 95-year maturity, reflecting long-term investor expectations and corporate credit market conditions. Economists and financial analysts use this rate to assess long-term economic stability and investment risk.
Methodology
The rate is calculated by the Federal Reserve using a comprehensive analysis of high-quality corporate bond market data, applying advanced yield curve estimation techniques.
Historical Context
Policymakers and investors use this rate to evaluate long-term economic trends, corporate credit markets, and potential investment strategies.
Key Facts
- Represents the theoretical yield for 95-year high-quality corporate bonds
- Provides insights into long-term economic expectations
- Used by economists and investors for strategic decision-making
FAQs
Q: What does the 95-Year HQM Corporate Bond Spot Rate indicate?
A: It shows the theoretical yield for high-quality corporate bonds with a 95-year maturity, reflecting long-term economic expectations and corporate borrowing costs.
Q: How is this rate different from standard bond yields?
A: This rate represents an extremely long-term projection, offering a unique perspective on economic conditions beyond typical bond market measurements.
Q: Who uses this economic indicator?
A: Economists, financial analysts, policymakers, and institutional investors use this rate to assess long-term economic trends and investment strategies.
Q: How often is this rate updated?
A: The Federal Reserve typically updates this data periodically, with frequency depending on market conditions and data availability.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The 95-year projection is theoretical and may not perfectly predict actual market conditions, serving more as a sophisticated economic insight tool.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, 95-Year High Quality Market (HQM) Corporate Bond Spot Rate [HQMCB95YR], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025