Top CD Rates Remain High While Markets Await Fed's Next Move
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Top CD rates remain high, with 13 CDs paying 5.75% APY or more and 2 paying 6.00% APY for 9-17 month terms.
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Nationwide top rates range from 5.66% APY (3 months) to 5.00% APY (5 years). Credit unions offer the highest rates.
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Jumbo CD rates currently aren't always higher than standard CDs. Shop both.
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The Fed held rates steady after its September meeting but may still hike again this year.
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CD rates will likely peak once the Fed's rate hikes end. Markets are guessing if this pause is temporary or permanent.
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Investopedia tracks over 200 banks and credit unions daily to find the top CD rates nationally.
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