Bloomberg Businessweek The Signs That Favor the Bulls in 2026
Jan 7, 2026
Vance Howard, founder and CEO of Howard Capital Management, shares insights on the HCM-BuyLine, his proprietary market indicator that tracks market trends through new highs and lows. He discusses the implications of recent U.S. military action in Venezuela on the energy market and emphasizes the need to evaluate political statements carefully. Looking ahead to 2026, Howard expresses a bullish outlook, highlighting strong performance probabilities and identifying small caps and financials as sectors to watch.
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Falling Energy Prices Could Lower Inflation
- Vance Howard expects energy prices to drop, which can lower inflation modestly.
- He sees energy services and certain commodity sectors benefiting from that dynamic.
Wait For Policy, Not Promises
- Don't overreact to early administration noise; wait to see how policies settle.
- Use patience because initial statements often moderate before becoming policy.
Don't Trade On Political Soundbites
- Treat headline political talk as noise and watch for actual policy moves before reacting.
- Let markets reveal intent and act on confirmed changes, not early rhetoric.