Fitted Instantaneous Forward Rate 7 Years Hence
THREEFF7 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
4.68
Year-over-Year Change
-5.14%
Date Range
10/4/2021 - 8/1/2025
Summary
The Fitted Instantaneous Forward Rate 7 Years Hence is a measure of long-term interest rate expectations used by economists and policymakers to gauge the market's outlook for the future path of monetary policy.
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 implied forward interest rate 7 years in the future, as derived from the yield curve of Treasury securities. It provides insights into investors' inflation and policy rate expectations over the medium to long term.
Methodology
The data is calculated by the Federal Reserve from the U.S. Treasury yield curve.
Historical Context
This forward rate trend helps inform Federal Reserve decisions and market analysis of future economic conditions.
Key Facts
- The data is updated daily.
- Rates are expressed as an annualized percentage.
- Trend began in 1990.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Fitted Instantaneous Forward Rate 7 Years Hence measures the implied forward interest rate 7 years in the future, as derived from the Treasury yield curve.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This forward rate provides insights into market expectations for long-term interest rates and future monetary policy, which is valuable information for economists, policymakers, and investors.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is calculated by the Federal Reserve from the U.S. Treasury yield curve.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: The Fitted Instantaneous Forward Rate 7 Years Hence helps inform Federal Reserve decisions and market analysis of future economic conditions and the likely path of monetary policy.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is updated daily with no significant delays, and represents a forward-looking market-based measure of interest rate expectations.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Fitted Instantaneous Forward Rate 7 Years Hence (THREEFF7), retrieved from FRED.