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This CD is offering 9%, and another 7.5%

Certificates of deposit are offering rates as high as 9% in August 2026.

By · Published August 3, 2026  18:28 UTC · Updated August 6, 2026  17:25 UTC

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The story of high-yield certificates of deposit quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage. The most recent reports indicated a significant drop in available rates, with the highest mentioned being 4.45% APY.

Epilogue added 70d ago, after coverage quieted.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 8 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 8 distinct news outlets with 17 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 18.
  • Primary Driver: Certificates of deposit are offering rates as high as 9% in August 2026.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

This is a significant increase from the 4.10% APY reported in July. The highest APYs range from 4.14% to 4.55%.

Savers are taking notice. MarketWatch and CBS News are examining the potential earnings from CDs.

MarketWatch advises on how to access these high rates. CBS News calculates the interest a $25,000 2-year CD would earn if opened this month.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (86% supported) Updated 73d ago.

Answered

What is the highest CD rate available in August 2026?

The highest CD rate available in August 2026 is 9%.

What is the range of the highest APYs for CDs in August 2026?

The highest APYs range from 4.14% to 4.55%.

How much interest will a $25,000 2-year CD earn if opened this August?

CBS News coverage does not yet specify the exact interest amount.

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