CNBC's "Fast Money" Stocks Rally As Trump Calls Off Europe Tariffs… And The Next Fed Chair 1/21/26
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Jan 21, 2026 Carter Braxton Worth, a renowned chart analyst known for his technical insights, joins the discussion on the stock market's rally following President Trump's cancellation of European tariffs. He delves into the stark performance divergence between software and semiconductor sectors, proposing a pairs trade strategy. The conversation also covers the broader market reactions, including tech weaknesses and gold’s strength amid Trump's ambiguous remarks on potential Fed chair nominees and the evolving landscape of AI and investment opportunities.
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Pair Trade: Fade Semis vs. Long Software
- Carter Braxton Worth highlighted an extreme divergence: semiconductors soared while software stalled, creating a tradable spread.
- He recommended a pair trade betting on convergence between semis and software.
Exploit Relative Extremes With Pair Trades
- Use pair trades to exploit extreme relative performance between related sectors.
- Play for convergence by shorting the over-loved semis while hedging with a long software position.
Agentic AI To Reshape Winners And Returns
- Tony Wong said AI adoption, especially agentic AI, will drive productivity and create new leaders beyond current big-tech names.
- He expects uneven returns on invested capital and that platform companies entrenched in enterprise will best capture value.