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CDs Overnight Averages
Product Yield +/- Last week
6 Mo CD
1.26%
1.27%
1 Yr CD
1.71%
1.71%
5 Yr CD
2.94%
2.90%
1 Yr Jumbo CD
1.44%
1.45%
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