I'm staring at the clock right now at 3:53 EST, wondering why I even contribute to my 403(b) at all. I've been a swing trader, a foreign currency trader, and until recently, a fan of how the US economy continues with solid predictable growth when averaged out over 100 years. I'm also a disgruntled investor and an educator, and that is the point of this post.

With investors running for the exits, is it time to follow the herd or grit your teeth and pile in?

Regulators around the world are tightening the noose around the scapegoat de jour, short sellers, with Hong Kong now ready to kick out the chair from under them. The Standard reported today that Hong Kong is ready to impose the ban, which could take effect immediately.

Each week we scan over 7200 stocks and summarize their technical characteristics. This post reviews the past week's status against the current market and economic backdrop. Put briefly: things aren't looking too good. See which S&P 500 sectors are still showing strength and which have given up the ghost. Where do we go from here?