It is no secret that the stock market is driven by greed and fear. Normally I measure levels of greed and fear in the market using proven algorithms. At extremes, greed is a sell signal and fear is a buy signal for stocks. The reaction to the coronavirus shows that
The new coronavirus is an obvious concern to stock market investors. The media are full of explanations and predictions. So what should investors be focused on? Let’s explore the issue with the help of a chart. Chart Please click here for an annotated chart of the Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF DIA which
A general who was the architect of Iran’s military-related foreign policy was killed by a U.S. drone in Baghdad, Iraq. As a result, U.S. stocks are falling, and oil prices are rising. The death of Gen. Qassem Soleimani was viewed by some as an assassination, owing to his power and
There are 10 things that stock market investors ought to watch out for in January. First, let’s build the requisite background with the help of two charts. Please click here for a long-term annotated chart of the Dow Jones ETF DIA, which tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA. Please click here for an annotated 25-year
There are two pieces of news on the U.S.-China trade deal for investors to know today. First, China is promising more protection for intellectual property. Second, despite contradictory media reports about a trade deal, there is some credibility to Gao Lingyun, an expert who is apparently close to the trade
On the surface it appears that China and Wall Street won this round of the trade deal. Who lost? It appears that the loser is America. China has taken advantage of the U.S. over the past 40 years. Let’s discuss a potential game plan for investors with the help of
An attack on Saudi Arabian oil fields has removed about 5% of global oil supplies. As a result, oil prices have jumped. It sounds scary for oil and stock investors, but for the time being, the chart tells a different story. All investors, not just oil investors, ought to pay
In the past, China has shown extraordinary restraint in response to U.S. tariffs and President Trump’s critical tweets. But now China is warning of retaliation if new tariffs set for Sept. 1 go ahead. This is a critical time for investors. We at The Arora Report prepare a variety of
The U.S. stock market stepped back from the cliff’s edge with a key reversal Wednesday. For today, the real question is “What’s next?” Let’s explore with the help of three charts. Please click here for an annotated intraday chart of S&P 500 ETF SPY. Please click here for a second annotated daily chart of S&P
After the long awaited rally in gold, investors are asking me the natural question, “Is this the start of a new march for gold to $2,000?” Let’s explore some of the most important factors in determining the answer including the three events, two charts and the next big event. At