28th January 2026 – Investors on hold into Fed & Mega-Cap Earnings

In this morning's edition of the MPC Markets Morning Call, Mark discusses the current market landscape as investors await the Federal Reserve's decisions and major earnings reports. The conversation covers the mixed performance of stocks, particularly in the tech and industrial sectors, and highlights significant movements in precious metals. Mark also addresses the implications of the US dollar's decline, the potential for a government shutdown, and strategic investment approaches in light of upcoming market events.takeaways• Investors are cautious ahead of Fed announcements.• UnitedHealth's decline reflects ongoing Medicare changes.• Precious metals are experiencing high volatility.• The US dollar is on a downward trend.• Bitcoin is seeing renewed interest from bulls.• Political tensions are impacting market stability.• Cash reserves are crucial for potential market dips.• Trump's policies are influencing healthcare stocks.• Market reactions are tied to earnings reports.• Strategic investments are necessary in uncertain times.