# The S&P 500 finished nearly unchanged and edged down by less than 0.1%.

*business · news · 2026-04-30 · Arkansas Online*

## Key points

- Brent crude oil prices for July delivery jumped 5.8% to $110.44 per barrel Wednesday.
- The Federal Reserve is holding off on interest rate cuts amid oil-driven inflation pressures.
- Traders have nearly eliminated bets on a Fed rate cut in 2026, now seeing a chance for a hike.
- Booking Holdings said the Iran conflict is reducing bookings and could impact travel through June.

**Companies:** Visa, Starbucks, GE Healthcare Technologies, Robinhood Markets, Booking Holdings
**Countries:** United States, Iran

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