First Fed Rate Cut Expected by Economists in June

Despite a recent uptick in inflation, the consensus among economists surveyed by Bloomberg is that the Federal Reserve will enact three rate cuts this year and another four in 2025. The expectation is for the Federal Open Market Committee to maintain the current rate between 5.25% and 5.5% in their next meeting, marking a fifth period of steadiness, with the initial reduction anticipated in June. A strong majority of these economists foresee at least three cuts in 2024, although over a third predict two or fewer.