Halftime Report Buy the Volatility? 1/20/26
Jan 20, 2026
Joe Taranova, an expert in tactical market views, discusses the impact of rising Treasury yields, focusing on natural gas and financial sectors. Liz Thomas shares insights on opportunities in software and cyclicals amidst the market turmoil. Brian Belsky emphasizes utilities and energy for long-term investments. Wealth manager Josh Brown advocates for utilities, highlighting top picks amidst ongoing volatility. The panel debates whether current market dips present buying opportunities, analyzing trends and assessing stock recommendations.
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Yields Drive Today's Volatility
- Rising Treasury yields are the key market risk driving today's volatility and could hurt rate-sensitive trades like housing.
- Despite the noise, sector-level tailwinds (healthcare, energy, small caps) still provide tactical opportunities.
Avoid Panic; Be Tactical
- Tune out headline noise and focus on durable macro tailwinds like earnings and eventual Fed cuts when being tactical.
- Use volatility as buying opportunities rather than broad panic selling.
Twilio Trading Playbook
- Joe Taranova described his Twilio trading: he bought in December, sold into January strength, and repurchased near the 200-day moving average.
- He uses clear technical reference points to limit risk when trading volatility.