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XLK leads the SPDR 11 — regime bullish — 1 squeeze setup building

April 21, 2026 · Auto-generated from quantitative models

Educational commentary — not investment advice. See full disclaimer.

Market regime is NORMAL with MEI at 65.6/100 (MODERATE GROWTH) and sentiment reading NEUTRAL. Technology (XLK) leads at #1 with a HOLD signal and score 74.1, while Healthcare (XLV) trails at #11.

US Market Indicators

All indicators are based on US equity markets and economic data.

SPY Sentiment?

NEUTRAL

46.7/100

Macro Economic Indicator?

MODERATE GROWTH

65.6/100

Economic Regime?

Expansion

US Sector Rotation (SPDR 11)

RankΔSectorSignalQuadrantScore
1XLKStableLeading74
2XLYImprovingLeading63
3XLREWeakLagging47
42XLFWeakLagging45
51XLIWeakLagging45
61XLBWeakLagging44
72XLCWeakLagging43
8XLEWeakLagging34
91XLPWeakLagging30
101XLUWeakLagging30
11XLVWeakLagging25

Notable Changes

XLP in TTM Squeeze (6 bars) — watch for breakout

What to Watch

Sectors near a signal threshold or with elevated seasonal tailwinds.

  • XLP — seasonal score bullish (79/100)
  • XLU — seasonal score bullish (88/100)

Action Items

Economic Regime Favours

Sectors historically outperforming in this phase of the business cycle.

XLV, XLP, XLU

Caution — Persistent Weakness

Sectors with an Avoid signal or in Weinstein Stage 4 (confirmed downtrend), excluding sectors currently favored by the economic regime.

XLE

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