Daily Pre-Market Brief

Neutral-Up — XLE leads the SPDR 11 — SPY trend Normal — 1 big mover — 1 squeeze setup building

August 24, 2026 · Auto-generated from quantitative models

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Market Conditions are **Neutral-Up** (score 62.5/100) — main risks: distribution red, internals red. Underlying SPY trend is Normal with MEI at 60.0/100 (MODERATE GROWTH) and sentiment reading NEUTRAL. Energy (XLE) leads at #1 with a Strong signal and score 81.6, while Technology (XLK) trails at #11. 1 sector moved 3+ ranks today.

Market Conditions

Neutral-Up62.5/100

Constructive — conditions improving

Trend

Breadth

Distribution

Volatility

Credit

Internals

Macro Regime

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

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

58.4/100

Macro Economic Indicator?

MODERATE GROWTH

60/100

Economic Regime?

Expansion

US Sector Rotation (SPDR 11)

Rank	Δ	Sector	Signal	Quadrant	Score
1	→	XLEEnergy	Strong	Leading	82
2	→	XLVHealthcare	Strong	Leading	74
3	↑1	XLPStaples	Stable	Leading	69
4	↓1	XLBMaterials	Improving	Leading	68
5	→	XLREReal Estate	Weak	Improving	66
6	→	XLFFinancials	Stable	Leading	61
7	→	XLCCommunications	Weak	Leading	56
8	↑1	XLYDiscretionary	Weak	Leading	54
9	↑2	XLUUtilities	Weak	Improving	52
10	→	XLIIndustrials	Weak	Lagging	47
11	↓3	XLKTechnology	Weak	Lagging	47

Notable Changes

⚡XLP in TTM Squeeze (18 bars) — watch for breakout

⚡XLK (Technology) dropped 3 ranks to #11

What to Watch

Sectors near a signal threshold or with elevated seasonal tailwinds.

›XLP (Staples) — score 69, approaching Strong threshold (70)
›XLB (Materials) — score 68, approaching Strong threshold (70)

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.

XLI

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