Federal Funds Rate vs Junk Bond Spread

Federal Funds Rate

US benchmark interest rate

3.63%
+0.00%
Restrictive
3.64 3.63 3.62 Feb'26 Mar'26 Apr'26 May'26 Jun'26 Jul'26 Aug'26

Junk Bond Spread

High-yield bond spread (credit risk)

2.65%
-6.03%
Low Risk
3.46 3.03 2.60 Feb'26 Mar'26 Apr'26 May'26 Jun'26 Jul'26 Aug'26

Indicator Comparison

Federal Funds Rate Junk Bond Spread
Current 3.63% 2.65%
Change +0.00% -6.03%
Status Restrictive Low Risk
Data Source FRED DFF FRED BAMLH0A0HYM2
Update Frequency Daily Daily
Last Updated September 3, 2026 September 3, 2026