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Legal blocks on warrants may delay Kevin Warsh's appointment as Federal Reserve chair

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Noa Aldridge

Fed interest rate decision · Apr 9, 2026

Legal blocks on warrants may delay Kevin Warsh's appointment as Federal Reserve chair

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The installation of a new Federal Reserve chief may be delayed by legal proceedings. A US judge last week upheld a block on warrants issued as part of a criminal investigation into current Chairman Jerome Powell led by US Attorney Jeanine Pirro. The ruling sets the stage for a likely appeal.

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The Dow fell 1.6%, the S&P 500 fell 1.4%, and the Nasdaq lost 1.5% to their lowest levels since November. The VIX Composite spiked nearly 10%. These declines followed the Federal Reserve's March 18 policy meeting where interest rates remained unchanged. Fed Chair Jerome Powell cited inflation concerns and uncertainty caused by the war in Iran as reasons for the stand pat. Brent crude oil closed at $105 a barrel, up nearly 6%, while the nationwide average average for a gallon of gas reached $3.86. Investors sold bonds, pushing the 10-year U.S. note yield up nearly 6 basis points to 4.26%.

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett stated he is confident Kevin Warsh will assume the role of Federal Reserve chairman in May, noting that a hearing for Warsh is likely to begin as early as next week. Hassett indicated that Powell has signaled his willingness to step down once a new chair is confirmed.

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1-Year Singapore T-Bills Offer Lower Reinvestment Risk Than 6-Month Alternatives

Investors can lock in a return for 12 months by applying for the 1-year Singapore T-bill, avoiding the risk of lower yields when reinvesting 6-month T-bills in October 2026. The closing yield on the 1-year T-bill was 1.46% as of 9 April 2026. This figure is close to the 1.47% cut-off yield seen in the most recent 6-month T-bill auction. The 1-year T-bill yield also exceeds the best 1-year fixed deposit rate of 1.40% p.a.

Powell has stated he will not leave the Federal Reserve until the investigation is concluded. The legal proceedings may delay the installation of a new Federal Reserve chief.

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Australian households face a second hiking cycle as global inflation reignites

Australian households now face a second consecutive rate hiking cycle, compounding financial pressure just as they begin to recover from previous tightening. The Reserve Bank of Australia reversed its 2025 rate cuts in February 2025, responding to persistent services inflation that remains above target globally. This inflation is driven by wage-sensitive sectors and elevated government spending, which in Australia accounts for its highest share of GDP since World War II. Financial markets have priced in 56 basis points of additional RBA rate hikes by November 2025, potentially pushing the cash rate to 4.65 per cent—or beyond 5 per cent. Higher interest rates directly increase borrowing costs, particularly for mortgage holders, squeezing household budgets. The European Central Bank and Reserve Bank of New Zealand have also signaled imminent rate increases, mirroring a global policy reversal. US core PCE inflation rose at a 3.4 per cent annualised pace over six months, exceeding the Federal Reserve’s 2 per cent target. Debt issued during the 2020–2021 near-zero interest rate period is now maturing into a high-rate environment. Jeffrey Gundlach warns small and mid-sized companies face heightened risk of default and insolvency due to refinancing pressures. Without fiscal discipline, Australia may face a severe recession to suppress demand and achieve price stability.

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