economy
March 5, 2026
Some banks raised CD yields last month. Where you can still snag 4%
The rates give savers another opportunity to lock in sweet yields in the event the Federal Reserve resumes its rate cuts.

TL;DR
- Six out of 35 banks covered by Morgan Stanley increased their top CD rates in February.
- The average highest CD rate rose by 4 basis points to 3.68% last month.
- Reasons for the increase include uncertainty about the Fed's rate cut trajectory and improving bank loan growth.
- Bread Financial, Marcus by Goldman Sachs, and Synchrony Financial are mentioned as offering rates of 4% or greater.
- Savers should anticipate that renewal rates on CDs might be lower than current offerings.
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