As the Federal Reserve embarked on the second year of its rate-cutting cycle after its last cut in September 2024, historical data points to potentially significant gains for the S&P 500, with an average return of over 16% in the second year following initial cuts.S&P 500 Poised To Soar In Absence Of RecessionHowever, a crucial caveat remains: these robust returns are contingent on the U.S. economy successfully sidestepping a recession.According to Jeff Buchbinder, Chief Equity Strategist at LPL Financial, ...