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High-Yield Credit Spread Today
The High-Yield Credit Spread is currently 276 bps, last updated , up 0.00% from yesterday. Tight at 276bps, risk-on, limited compensation for default risk
Current
276 bps
1 Day
+0.00%
1 Week
-1.08%
1 Month
-2.47%
Data as of · Source: FRED
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30-Day Chart
Updated 5h ago
What This Means
Tight at 276bps, risk-on, limited compensation for default risk
Frequently Asked Questions
▶What is the high-yield credit spread today?
The High-Yield Credit Spread is currently 276 bps, last updated May 14, 2026. It is up 0.00% from yesterday. Tight at 276bps, risk-on, limited compensation for default risk
▶When was the high-yield credit spread last updated?
The High-Yield Credit Spread on this page was last updated May 14, 2026, fetched 5 hours ago. Data refreshes every 10 minutes and is sourced from the Federal Reserve (FRED).
▶How has the high-yield credit spread changed recently?
Over the past 30 days the High-Yield Credit Spread has moved from 283 bps to 276 bps, a decline of 2.47%. Week over week it is down 1.08%.
▶What does the current high-yield credit spread reading mean?
At 276 bps the High-Yield Credit Spread is lower than its level 30 days ago (283 bps). Tight at 276bps, risk-on, limited compensation for default risk
▶Where can I see the full history of the high-yield credit spread?
Full history, chart, and forecast for High-Yield Credit Spread are available on the dedicated HY Credit Spread (OAS) page, with data back to the earliest available observation.
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Data sourced from the Federal Reserve (FRED). Updated daily. For informational purposes only, not financial advice.