Thrust unexpectedly into the top job, Olivier Blum reveals how resilience, discipline and constant learning shaped his rise to CEO of Schneider Electric.
He hesitated to take the CEO job. Here’s why Schneider Electric’s Olivier Blum ultimately said yes — and plans to stay
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Five reasons why oil prices haven’t surged higher despite the Iran war
The Iran war has triggered the largest oil supply disruption in history yet future prices are not that high, which has left some investors wondering why. The answer has to do with the oil balance before the war, the response to the disruption, market expectations and whether the futures price is really the best place […]
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Here’s the inflation breakdown for April 2026 — in one chart
Fuel prices are displayed on a sign as customers fill their vehicles at a gas station in Miami, April 13, 2026. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Inflation jumped in April to the highest level in nearly three years as surging gas prices due to the Iran war pushed up the cost of many consumer goods. […]
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Consumer prices rose 3.8% annually in April, the highest since May 2023
High gas prices are displayed at a Shell gas station on May 11, 2026 in Burbank, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Prices that consumers pay for a wide range of goods and services increased at a faster-than-expected pace in April, raising further concerns about the inflationary impact on the U.S. economy. The consumer price […]
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