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CERTIFICATES OFDEPOSIT (CDs)
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CDs Overnight Averages
Product Yield +/- Last week
1 Yr CD
1.25%
1.28%
5 Yr CD
2.50%
2.56%
6 Mo CD
0.80%
0.90%
1 Yr Jumbo CD
1.12%
1.15%
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