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

April 22, 2026 · Data through the US close · Auto-generated from quantitative models

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Market regime is NORMAL with MEI at 63.6/100 (MODERATE GROWTH) and sentiment reading NEUTRAL. Technology (XLK) leads at #1 with a BUY signal and score 77.6, while Healthcare (XLV) trails at #11. 1 sector moved 3+ ranks today.

US Market Indicators

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

SPY Sentiment?

NEUTRAL

50.8/100

Macro Economic Indicator?

MODERATE GROWTH

63.6/100

Economic Regime?

Expansion

US Sector Rotation (SPDR 11)

RankΔSectorSignalQuadrantScore
1→XLKStrongLeading78
2→XLYWeakImproving59
3↑4XLCWeakLagging44
4↓1XLREWeakLagging44
5↓1XLFWeakLagging40
6→XLBWeakLagging39
7↓2XLIWeakLagging37
8→XLEWeakLagging33
9→XLPWeakLagging31
10→XLUWeakLagging29
11→XLVWeakLagging24

Notable Changes

⚡XLC (Communications) climbed 4 ranks to #3
⚡XLP in TTM Squeeze (7 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

Sectors in favour

Sectors that have historically done well when this reading looks like it does today. That is history, not a forecast.

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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