EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 2 MIN
Business News Update — April 17, 2026 6 PM Eastern
from Clockwise US News
Clockwise Business News — A significant easing of Middle East tensions has sent oil prices plummeting, with Brent crude falling over 10% today. This is Clockwise business news, 6 PM Eastern. Iran's foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz "completely open" for commercial shipping, signaling a major de-escalation in the region. This news immediately impacted global energy markets. The re-opening of the critical waterway for oil tankers has dramatically shifted supply expectations, pushing Brent crude to below $89 a barrel.
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Clockwise Business News — A significant easing of Middle East tensions has sent oil prices plummeting, with Brent crude falling over 10% today. This is Clockwise business news, 6 PM Eastern. Iran's foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz "completely open" for commercial shipping, signaling a major de-escalation in the region. This news immediately impacted global energy markets. The re-opening of the critical waterway for oil tankers has dramatically shifted supply expectations, pushing Brent crude to below $89 a barrel.
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