BofA Sees 75 bps Q4 Cut as Fed Signals Easing Cycle

BofA Global Research has uniquely increased its forecast for Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2024, predicting a 75-basis point reduction in Q4 following the Fed’s larger-than-expected 50 bps cut. This adjustment surpasses the Fed’s own projection of a half-percentage point decrease by year-end. BofA anticipates further cuts in 2025, potentially lowering the terminal rate to 2.75%-3.00% from the current 4.75%-5.00%.