About this episode
Are the markets showing cracks—or just catching their breath? Mike Arnold returns for his monthly technical analysis segment to break down the latest technical trends in the S&P, NASDAQ, and Gold.Topics covered:- The truth about the “rotation zone” and how to trade around it- Why the S&P may be due for a pullback — and what levels to watch- The AI & MAG7 rally — bubble territory or bull momentum?- Understanding psychological price levels (hint: it’s math, not emotion)- Why the NASDAQ’s meteoric rise could face a snapback- The growing case for physical gold & silver in uncertain marketsJim and Mike share decades of market experience, from the dot-com bubble to today’s AI mania, offering practical trading insights and risk management strategies for investors navigating today’s volatile environment.Timestamps:00:01 – Introduction & Sponsors 00:39 – Hosts check-in01:01 – S&P Technical Breakdown Begins02:52 – Explaining Rotation Zones (8 & 21 EMAs)03:42 – Bull Chart Analysis & Key Levels05:59 – Short-term 60-minute S&P Analysis07:43 – Key Resistance Levels & Round Numbers Explained10:13 – Transition to Nasdaq & AI Mania Discussion11:01 – Nasdaq Weekly Chart Insights & Bubble Considerations12:47 – Market Caution: Bulls, Bears & Greed15:41 – Monthly Chart Perspective & Reward-to-Risk Analysis18:35 – Gold Analysis Introduction & Market Context21:21 – Gold Monthly & Weekly Patterns Explained24:36 – GDX (Gold Miners ETF) Technical Setup27:20 – Copper Market Analysis & Key Bounce Levels31:07 – Silver Technical Breakdown & Targets34:48 – Dollar Index Overview & Critical Levels36:53 – Dollar Index Implications for Other MarketsFollow along on social media: Twitter: https://x.com/bob_iaccinoTwitter: https://x.com/jimiuorioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-iaccino/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-iuorio/Newsletter: http://theunfilteredinvestor.com/