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Neutral-Up: XLV leads the SPDR 11: SPY trend Normal: 1 big mover: 2 squeeze setups building

August 28, 2026 · Data through the US close · Auto-generated from quantitative models

Final since August 28, 2026 at 11:00 PM UTC. The numbers on this page do not change after that.

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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 63.7/100 (MODERATE GROWTH) and sentiment reading NEUTRAL. Healthcare (XLV) leads at #1 with a Stable signal and score 65.8, 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

58.5/100

Macro Economic Indicator?

MODERATE GROWTH

63.7/100

Economic Regime?

Expansion

US Sector Rotation (SPDR 11)

Rank	Δ	Sector	Signal	Quadrant	Score
1	→	XLVHealthcare	Stable	Leading	66
2	→	XLBMaterials	Stable	Leading	62
3	→	XLEEnergy	Weak	Weakening	59
4	↑1	XLFFinancials	Weak	Weakening	56
5	↑3	XLCCommunications	Weak	Leading	54
6	↓2	XLKTechnology	Weak	Weakening	53
7	↑2	XLYDiscretionary	Weak	Improving	53
8	↓2	XLPStaples	Weak	Improving	53
9	↓2	XLREReal Estate	Weak	Lagging	48
10	→	XLUUtilities	Weak	Lagging	40
11	→	XLIIndustrials	Weak	Lagging	38

Notable Changes

⚡XLF in TTM Squeeze (6 bars): watch for breakout

⚡XLC (Communications) climbed 3 ranks to #5

⚡XLP in TTM Squeeze (22 bars): watch for breakout

What to Watch

Sectors near a signal threshold or with elevated seasonal tailwinds.

›XLV (Healthcare): 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.

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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