1. Index vs trend. Is the Nifty 50 (or S&P 500) above its 200-day average? Above means the tide still rises; below means respect cash. One line, no opinions.

2. Mood gauge. Check the Market Mood Index for India or Fear & Greed for the US. Extreme greed: tighten stops, book partials. Extreme fear: prepare buy lists, stagger entries.

3. Breadth. Read the advance-decline ratio: index up on 1:2 breadth is two giants masking 1,800 fallers - fragile. Index up on 2:1 breadth is participation - durable.

The 60-second routine: trend, mood, breadth - in that order, every morning. It will not predict anything; it will stop you from buying euphoria and selling panic, which is worth more than prediction.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I see all three live?

The extension's Markets tab stacks the Market Mood gauge, whole-market breadth and index heatmap on one screen - the routine takes seconds.

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