7-Day A2/P2 Nonfinancial Commercial Paper Interest Rate
RIFSPPNA2P2D07NB • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
4.50
Year-over-Year Change
0.00%
Date Range
10/6/2021 - 8/5/2025
Summary
The 7-Day A2/P2 Nonfinancial Commercial Paper Interest Rate tracks short-term borrowing costs for high-quality corporate debt instruments. This metric provides critical insights into corporate liquidity and short-term credit market 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 rate represents the interest rate for 7-day commercial paper issued by top-rated nonfinancial corporations with high credit quality (A2/P2 rating). It serves as a key indicator of short-term corporate borrowing costs and overall market credit conditions.
Methodology
The rate is calculated based on daily market transactions of 7-day commercial paper issued by nonfinancial corporations with strong credit ratings.
Historical Context
Economists and policymakers use this rate to assess corporate financial health and short-term credit market dynamics. It helps inform monetary policy decisions and provides insights into corporate borrowing trends.
Key Facts
- Represents 7-day commercial paper for top-rated nonfinancial corporations
- Provides insight into short-term corporate borrowing conditions
- Reflects market liquidity and credit availability
- Used by economists to assess financial market health
FAQs
Q: What does A2/P2 rating mean?
A: A2/P2 is a high-quality credit rating indicating low default risk for short-term corporate debt instruments issued by nonfinancial companies.
Q: Why is the 7-day commercial paper rate important?
A: It provides a real-time snapshot of short-term corporate borrowing costs and overall market credit conditions.
Q: How often is this rate updated?
A: The rate is typically updated daily, reflecting current market conditions and corporate borrowing dynamics.
Q: Who uses this interest rate data?
A: Economists, financial analysts, policymakers, and investors use this rate to assess market liquidity and corporate financial health.
Q: How does this rate relate to monetary policy?
A: The rate provides insights into credit market conditions that can influence Federal Reserve monetary policy decisions.
Related Trends
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15-Day A2/P2 Nonfinancial Commercial Paper Interest Rate
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Overnight AA Asset-Backed Commercial Paper Interest Rate
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, 7-Day A2/P2 Nonfinancial Commercial Paper Interest Rate [RIFSPPNA2P2D07NB], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025