Analysis: Trump's unshackled presidency puts him at the center of the economy

The president's unprecedented use of executive power has made him a driving force behind oil prices, the Federal Reserve's interest rates and more.

# Analysis: Trump's unshackled presidency puts him at the center of the economy The president's unprecedented use of executive power has made him a driving force behind oil prices, the Federal Reserve's interest rates and more. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/21/trump-oil-fed-economy-iran-war.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*