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1 Yr CD average
1.93%
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This is the daily overnight average for the 1-year CD.
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CDs Overnight Averages
Product Yield +/- Last week
6 Mo CD
1.41%
1.41%
1 Yr CD
1.93%
1.96%
5 Yr CD
3.01%
3.06%
1 Yr Jumbo CD
1.71%
1.77%
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