Federal Funds Rate vs Junk Bond Spread

Federal Funds Rate

US benchmark interest rate

3.88%
+6.89%
Restrictive
3.88 3.75 3.62 Feb'26 Mar'26 Apr'26 May'26 Jun'26 Jul'26 Aug'26 Sep'26

Junk Bond Spread

High-yield bond spread (credit risk)

2.80%
-0.71%
Low Risk
3.46 3.03 2.60 Feb'26 Mar'26 Apr'26 May'26 Jun'26 Jul'26 Aug'26 Sep'26

Indicator Comparison

Federal Funds Rate Junk Bond Spread
Current 3.88% 2.80%
Change +6.89% -0.71%
Status Restrictive Low Risk
Data Source FRED DFF FRED BAMLH0A0HYM2
Update Frequency Daily Daily
Last Updated September 24, 2026 September 24, 2026