How much power does a president really have over gas prices? A market analysis of Trump, Hormuz, global oil shocks, and the limits of White House control.
Self-sufficiency is lifting global costs as nations duplicate energy, chip, defense, and mineral supply chains, keeping inflation and rates structurally higher.
US CPI rose 2.4% in February, matching expectations and signaling stable inflation. Shelter and services rose, goods fell, while oil risks cloud outlook.