Financial experts and major brokerages are anticipating one or two rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year, with expectations ranging from September to December. Goldman Sachs predicts a series of rate cuts starting in September and continuing through 2026, while Crossmark Global and other economists foresee a cautious approach by the Fed. A poll conducted by the Financial Times and Chicago Booth revealed that a significant portion of economists believe the Fed will make only one quarter-point cut in 2024, with some even predicting no cuts at all.