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AI-generatedNeutral-Up: XLV leads the SPDR 11: SPY trend Normal: 2 big movers: 1 squeeze setup building
August 26, 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 51.8/100 (SLOWDOWN) and sentiment reading NEUTRAL. Healthcare (XLV) leads at #1 with a Stable signal and score 69.4, while Industrials (XLI) trails at #11. 2 sectors moved 3+ ranks today.
Market Conditions
Neutral-Up62.5/100
Constructive: conditions improving
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
57.2/100
Macro Economic Indicator?
SLOWDOWN
51.8/100
Economic Regime?
Expansion
US Sector Rotation (SPDR 11)
| Rank | Δ | Sector | Signal | Quadrant | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | → | XLV | Stable | Leading | 69 |
| 2 | ↑3 | XLB | Stable | Leading | 66 |
| 3 | ↑1 | XLE | Stable | Leading | 64 |
| 4 | ↓1 | XLP | Improving | Leading | 61 |
| 5 | ↑1 | XLC | Improving | Leading | 61 |
| 6 | ↓4 | XLRE | Weak | Improving | 60 |
| 7 | → | XLF | Improving | Leading | 59 |
| 8 | → | XLY | Weak | Improving | 54 |
| 9 | ↑1 | XLU | Weak | Improving | 50 |
| 10 | ↓1 | XLK | Weak | Lagging | 49 |
| 11 | → | XLI | Weak | Lagging | 46 |
Notable Changes
What to Watch
Sectors near a signal threshold or with elevated seasonal tailwinds.
- ›XLV (Healthcare): score 69, approaching Strong threshold (70)
- ›XLB (Materials): score 66, approaching Strong threshold (70)
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.
XLP, XLU, TLT, GLD
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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