Business News Update — April 11, 2026 6 PM Eastern

Clockwise Business News — The US and Iran began historic direct negotiations today in Pakistan, following a fragile ceasefire agreement in their ongoing conflict. This is Clockwise business news, 6 PM Eastern. Oil prices, highly volatile due to the war and Strait of Hormuz blockage, saw a slight easing ahead of these crucial talks. Brent crude remains significantly elevated since the conflict began in February. New inflation data for March shows the Consumer Price Index jumped 0.