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Sentiment Signals Suggest Skepticism

When I consider the equity markets from a macro perspective, I begin with the analysis of the price of the S&P 500.  Then I use breadth indicators to confirm what I’m seeing by analyzing price action. Finally, and still very importantly, I look at market sentiment indicators that speak to how investors are feeling about the...

Everything Looks Fine… Until You See This Chart

It’s Wednesday, and markets rose sharply as President Trump walked back his comments on removing Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Bessent admitted that the trade war with China may not be sustainable. Like most investors, you’re probably wondering: Is the market chaos starting to settle down, or am I walking into the jaws...

Hidden Gems: Bullish Patterns Emerging in These Country ETFs

In this video, Joe highlights key technical setups in select country ETFs that are showing strength right now. He analyzes monthly and weekly MACD, ADX, and RSI trends that are signaling momentum shifts. Joe also reviews the critical level to watch on the S&P 500 (SPX), while breaking down important patterns in the QQQ, IWM,...

How to Shield Your Stocks During a Market Decline

When the stock market is turbulent, it makes sense to hedge some of your valuable equity positions. One way to do it is through options.  The adage “Don’t keep all your eggs in one basket” is well-known among investors. While a diversified portfolio reduces your risk, you probably have a handful of favorite stocks that...

$4,000 Gold? Analysts Eye New Highs on Inflation and Geopolitical Risk

On Monday, the Dow dropped over 1,000 points after President Trump’s new round of criticism directed at Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The selloff reflects continued volatility driven by geopolitical tensions and uncertainty stemming from the ongoing trade war. Meanwhile, the price of gold continued climbing to record highs, the U.S. dollar slipped to a three-year...

Three Stocks to Watch This Earnings Week

Tesla Inc. (TSLA) Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) remains one of the world’s most volatile and discussed stocks, with Elon Musk’s political bent having made it a lightning rod of discussion. Sales continue to fall – especially in Europe – and Musk’s personal focus seems to be on many other areas. It will be interesting to see...