Markets Under Pressure: Only Energy Holds. 9 out of 11 Sectors in State C
Week W12 closes with a single bright spot across the entire sector map: XLE, the Energy ETF, the only one in State A with full Bull alignment. Everyth
Volatility easing but still elevated — the market looks for a floor
VIX closes at 26.78, marking the third consecutive week above the critical 25 threshold. Volatility is slowly deflating — it stood at 29.49 two weeks
RSI and Stochastic: when they truly serve and when they deceive
Among the most widely used indicators in technical analysis, RSI and Stochastic are probably also among the most abused — because they look easy to read. Above a threshold means overbought, below means oversold. Most people stop there, and that's exactly where the errors begin.
CMF and capital flows: what they really tell us
In classic technical analysis many stop at price, moving averages and oscillators. But one question often goes unanswered: is money really flowing in, or is the move hollow? That's where the CMF — Chaikin Money Flow — becomes useful. Not an oracle, but read well it answers a valuable question.
ADX and DI: how to tell if a trend is strong or just noise
What ADX, +DI and −DI actually are: the key point is that ADX doesn't tell you whether a trend is bullish or bearish — only how strong it is. Read well, it separates a market moving with real force from one that's just making noise.
Why a breakout is not enough: the role of volume, ADX and money flows
One of the most common mistakes in technical analysis is believing a breakout is enough on its own. Price clears resistance, the conditioned reflex fires — valid signal, get in. In reality a breakout alone is worth little: the market is full of apparent breaks that fail immediately.