Podcast:Reuters Morning Bid Published On: Thu Jan 29 2026 Description: The Fed holds steady and markets shrug. Oil and gold climb as Iran tensions return. Meta earnings surge while Microsoft slides. Today’s recommended read: Europe’s euro worry a mirror of US dollar dilemma?, by Mike Dolan Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Morning Bid newsletter, and check out his columns on Reuters Open Interest Produced by Eliza Davis Beard, Ethan Plotkin and Abisoye Adelusi Sound engineering and music by Sebastian and Josh Sommer Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices