There are many signs that astute investors look for to confirm that a bottom has been made after a market decline. One of the most important signs is the tell-tale increase in investor pessimism as measured by various sentiment polls. But an even more reliable indication that the market is primed for a short-covering rally is whenever the word “crash” appears in financial news headlines. In today’s report, we’ll discuss the latest signs that participants are on high alert over the possibility of a market crash. As I’ll argue here, "crash phobia” is a useful