I just checked Nick’s posting from WSJ

Jon Faust, who served until earlier this year as a senior adviser to Powell.

“I don’t think we’re in a spot that really shouts out for a pre-emptive 50,” said Faust. “But my preference would be slightly toward starting with 50. And I still think there’s a reasonable chance that the FOMC might get there as well.”

the Fed could manage concerns about spooking investors with a larger cut by providing “a lot of language around it that makes it not scary.” He added, “It wouldn’t need to be a sign of worry