8-month instantaneous forward rate on government bonds (percentage points; nominal; interpolated; all ratings) - Euro area - ECB - Daily
This series is part of the dataset: Euro-area government bond yield curves (ECB)
Download Full Dataset (.xlsx)Latest updates. According to European Central Bank's statistics computed on securities across all ratings, the instantaneous forward rate on euro-area government bonds at the 8-month maturity was 3.32 percent on 29 September 2026, compared to 3.33 on the previous day.
Sample. This daily series has 5,641 data points overall. The time period covered by the series stretches from September 2004 to September 2026.
History. Here are a few summary statistics we calculated on the entire sample: the forward rate hit a peak of 4.81 percent on 9 June 2008; it reached its lowest level of -0.72 on 19 November 2021; it had a mean value of 1.35.
Latest values
| Date | Value - Percentage points |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | 3.3534 |
| 2026-09-28 | 3.3289 |
| 2026-09-29 | 3.3209 |
Hint. We group time series into worksheets and datasets to simplify exploration. By scrolling down, you will discover how we arranged further material linked to the statistics provided here.
Not for investment purposes. Data and any other information found on this web site are not meant for investment purposes or any other financial decision. Users should seek expert advice and do independent analysis before taking any financial risk.
Series Metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Description | 8-month rate ECB instantaneous forward yield curve (all bonds) |
| Country | Euro area |
| Economic concept | Interest rate |
| Data type | Constant-maturity nominal instantaneous forward rate on government bonds |
| Deflation method | Not applicable |
| Seasonally adjusted | No |
| Rescaling | None |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Unit | Percentage points |
| Source | European Central Bank |
| Source type | Central bank |
| Data licence | Free use subject to conditions |
| Measure type | Interpolated level |
Series in the same data set
Discover the other time series included in this data set.