Clockwise US News

Clockwise General News — Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a massive drop in oil prices and sending Wall Street soaring to new highs today. This is Clockwise general news, 2 PM Eastern. Oil prices plummeted over 10% after Iran's announcement, allowing commercial vessels safe passage through the vital waterway. This significantly eases fears over global energy supplies. The S&P 500 climbed 1.

Clockwise General News — Reports are emerging of a significant cybersecurity breach affecting several major financial institutions across the globe, with investigations quickly launching to determine the scope and origin. This is the Clockwise General Briefing, 8 AM Eastern. Moving on to national politics, a new bipartisan infrastructure bill cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate this morning, signaling potential progress on long-stalled legislative efforts. Debate is expected to intensify as amendments are proposed. In other news, the latest inflation data released an hour ago shows a slight cooling in consumer prices, offering a glimmer of hope that the Federal Reserve's aggressive monetary policies are beginning to take effect.

Clockwise General News — A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has officially begun in Lebanon, prompting celebrations and the return of displaced residents. This is Clockwise general news, 6 AM Eastern. Displaced Lebanese are driving back to their villages, while tracer rounds lit up Beirut early this morning. United States President Trump announced the truce and indicated the US and Iran are "very close" to a broader peace deal. New rounds of US peace talks with Tehran are expected to begin as early as this weekend.

Clockwise Business News — Wall Street is holding near record highs today, with major indexes seeing slight gains. This is Clockwise business news, 6 PM Eastern. 1%, continuing its upward trend a day after topping its prior all-time high set in January. This sustained rally is largely fueled by hopes for an end to the Iran war.

Clockwise Politics News — President Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, effective 5 PM Eastern. This significant diplomatic development aims to de-escalate wider regional tensions. This is Clockwise politics news, 4 PM Eastern. The House of Representatives today rejected a resolution seeking to immediately withdraw US forces from the ongoing war with Iran. Republicans largely supported President Trump's continued military operations.

Clockwise General News — Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, set to begin at 5 p. This truce aims to de-escalate tensions in the wider Iran conflict. This is Clockwise general news, 2 PM Eastern.

Clockwise General News — threatens 'financial equivalent of bombing campaign' against Iran. This is the Clockwise General Briefing, 8 AM Eastern. The Trump administration is preparing to intensify economic pressure on Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent describing new measures as the "financial equivalent" of a bombing campaign.

Clockwise General News — The US is reportedly escalating economic pressure on Iran, threatening the "financial equivalent" of bombings amidst ongoing tensions. This is Clockwise general news, 6 AM Eastern. This decisive move by the Trump administration follows fresh diplomatic efforts to extend a fragile ceasefire in the ongoing "Iran war. " President Trump declared the conflict "very close to over. " In Eastern Europe, Russian forces launched significant missile and drone bombardments across Ukraine overnight, killing at least 16 people.

Clockwise Business News — The S&P 500 just hit a record high, fueled by hopes for de-escalation in the U. This is Clockwise business news, 6 PM Eastern.

Clockwise Politics News — Federal prosecutors today visited Federal Reserve headquarters, probing a $2. 5 billion renovation project, while President Trump threatens to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell. This is Clockwise politics news, 4 PM Eastern. Trump has publicly stated he will fire Powell if he remains on the board after his chairman term expires next month. This intensifies the ongoing conflict between the White House and the independent central bank.