Fed to cut rates by 25 basis points on Sept. 18, twice more in 2024: Reuters poll

The Federal Reserve will lower interest rates by 25 basis points at each of the U.S. central bank’s three remaining policy meetings in 2024, according to a majority of economists in a Reuters poll that found only nine of 101 expected a half-percentage-point cut next week.

With inflation approaching the Fed’s 2% target and some signs of an economic slowdown, policymakers have made it clear “the time has come” to start reducing the federal funds rate, which has been held in the 5.25%-5.50% range since July 2023.