Business News Update — April 18, 2026 6 PM Eastern

Clockwise Business News — Global oil prices plummeted over ten percent overnight. This is Clockwise business news, 7 PM Eastern. The sharp drop follows the cautious reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route. Years of disruption from the US-Israeli war against Iran caused significant economic strain. World leaders are welcoming the de-escalation, hoping this development will ease global supply chain pressures.

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