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

August 25, 2026 · Data through the US close · 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. Healthcare (XLV) leads at #1 with a Strong signal and score 73.7, while Industrials (XLI) 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

62.3/100

Macro Economic Indicator?

MODERATE GROWTH

60/100

Economic Regime?

Expansion

US Sector Rotation (SPDR 11)

RankΔSectorSignalQuadrantScore
11XLVStrongLeading74
22XLREWeakImproving65
3XLPImprovingLeading63
43XLEWeakWeakening62
5XLBImprovingLeading61
61XLCImprovingLeading60
71XLFImprovingLeading59
81XLYWeakLeading52
91XLKWeakLagging50
102XLUWeakImproving49
11XLIWeakLagging41

Notable Changes

XLP in TTM Squeeze (19 bars): watch for breakout
XLE (Energy) dropped 3 ranks to #4

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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