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

April 23, 2026 · Data through the US close · Auto-generated from quantitative models

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Market regime is NORMAL with MEI at 63.4/100 (MODERATE GROWTH) and sentiment reading NEUTRAL. Technology (XLK) leads at #1 with a BUY signal and score 74.4, while Healthcare (XLV) trails at #11.

US Market Indicators

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

SPY Sentiment?

NEUTRAL

45.5/100

Macro Economic Indicator?

MODERATE GROWTH

63.4/100

Economic Regime?

Expansion

US Sector Rotation (SPDR 11)

RankΔSectorSignalQuadrantScore
1→XLKStrongLeading74
2→XLYWeakImproving52
3↑1XLREWeakLagging50
4↓1XLCWeakLagging45
5↑2XLIWeakLagging45
6→XLBWeakLagging43
7↓2XLFWeakLagging40
8↑1XLPWeakLagging39
9↓1XLEWeakLagging34
10→XLUWeakLagging32
11→XLVWeakLagging28

Notable Changes

⚡XLP in TTM Squeeze (8 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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