Benjamin W. McDonough

In their time

Meetings by Chair

Powell15Warsh3

Policy rate

5.25–5.5% → 3.75–4%

−150 bp · Apr 2024 – Sep 2026

Rate moves

1 hike · 5 cuts

12 holds at their meetings

Dissents witnessed

16

at 9 of 18 meetings

Unanimous

50%

9 of 18 meetings

Recessions

0

2024–2026

US presidents

2

Biden · Trump

In the room

• Deputy Secretary and Ombudsman, Office of the Secretary, Board14 meetingsApr 30 – May 1, 2024 – Jan 27–28, 2026
• Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Board1 meetingMar 17–18, 2026
• Secretary of the Board, Office of the Secretary, Board3 meetingsJun 16–17, 2026 – Sep 15–16, 2026