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Favorable — XLK leads the SPDR 11 — SPY trend Normal — 1 big mover — 1 squeeze setup building

August 13, 2026 · Auto-generated from quantitative models

Educational commentary — not investment advice. See full disclaimer.

Market Conditions are **Favorable** (score 80.0/100) — main risks: distribution red, internals amber. Underlying SPY trend is Normal with MEI at 63.2/100 (MODERATE GROWTH) and sentiment reading NEUTRAL. Technology (XLK) leads at #1 with a Improving signal and score 71.5, while Utilities (XLU) trails at #11. 1 sector moved 3+ ranks today.

Market Conditions

Favorable80/100

Favorable — full size

Trend
Breadth
Distribution
Volatility
Credit
Internals
Macro Regime

Main risks: Distribution (red) • Internals (amber)

Synthesised from trend, breadth, distribution, volatility, credit, internals, and macro inputs. See the Market Conditions tab for full detail on each light.

US Market Indicators

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

SPY Sentiment?

NEUTRAL

62.6/100

Macro Economic Indicator?

MODERATE GROWTH

63.2/100

Economic Regime?

Expansion

US Sector Rotation (SPDR 11)

RankΔSectorSignalQuadrantScore
1XLKImprovingLeading72
2XLEWeakWeakening54
3XLYWeakImproving53
44XLCWeakImproving51
5XLVWeakWeakening50
62XLIWeakLagging48
7XLBWeakLagging43
82XLFWeakLagging42
9XLPWeakLagging38
10XLREWeakLagging35
11XLUAvoidLagging27

Notable Changes

XLC (Communications) climbed 4 ranks to #4
XLP in TTM Squeeze (11 bars) — watch for breakout

Action Items

Economic Regime Favours

Sectors historically outperforming in this phase of the business cycle.

XLV, XLP, XLU

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