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

September 17, 2026 · Data through the US close · Auto-generated from quantitative models

Final since September 17, 2026 at 11:00 PM UTC. The numbers on this page do not change after that.

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Market Conditions are Neutral-Down (score 55.0/100): main risks: distribution red, trend amber. Underlying SPY trend is Normal with MEI at 74.2/100 (MODERATE GROWTH) and sentiment reading NEUTRAL. Technology (XLK) leads at #1 with a Improving signal and score 62.9, while Materials (XLB) trails at #11. 1 sector moved 3+ ranks today.

Market Conditions

Neutral-Down55/100

Mixed: conditions softening

Trend

Breadth

Distribution

Volatility

Credit

Internals

Macro Regime

Main risks: Distribution (red) • Trend (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

53.3/100

Macro Economic Indicator?

MODERATE GROWTH

74.2/100

Economic Regime?

Stagflation

growth -4.0 · prices +22.7 · too close to call

US Sector Rotation (SPDR 11)

Rank	Δ	Sector	Signal	Quadrant	Score
1	↑1	XLKTechnology	Improving	Leading	63
2	↓1	XLCCommunications	Weak	Leading	54
3	→	XLEEnergy	Weak	Weakening	52
4	→	XLVHealthcare	Weak	Weakening	45
5	↑2	XLREReal Estate	Weak	Lagging	44
6	→	XLPStaples	Weak	Lagging	43
7	↑2	XLUUtilities	Weak	Improving	42
8	↓3	XLFFinancials	Weak	Lagging	41
9	↓1	XLIIndustrials	Weak	Lagging	40
10	↑1	XLYDiscretionary	Weak	Lagging	39
11	↓1	XLBMaterials	Weak	Lagging	35

Notable Changes

⚡XLC in TTM Squeeze (15 bars): watch for breakout

⚡XLF (Financials) dropped 3 ranks to #8

Action Items

The macro economic indicator favours

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.

XLRE, XLF, XLI, XLY, XLB

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