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AI-generatedNeutral-Down: XLK leads the SPDR 11: SPY trend Normal: 1 big mover: 1 squeeze setup building
September 18, 2026 · Data through the US close · Auto-generated from quantitative models
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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 74.7/100 (MODERATE GROWTH) and sentiment reading NEUTRAL. Technology (XLK) leads at #1 with a Improving signal and score 65.7, while Materials (XLB) trails at #11. 1 sector moved 3+ ranks today.
Market Conditions
Neutral-Down55/100
Mixed: conditions softening
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
47.1/100
Macro Economic Indicator?
MODERATE GROWTH
74.7/100
Economic Regime?
Stagflation
growth -4.8 · prices +26.3 · too close to call
US Sector Rotation (SPDR 11)
| Rank | Δ | Sector | Signal | Quadrant | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | → | XLK | Improving | Leading | 66 |
| 2 | ↑1 | XLE | Weak | Weakening | 58 |
| 3 | ↓1 | XLC | Weak | Lagging | 48 |
| 4 | → | XLV | Weak | Weakening | 48 |
| 5 | ↑1 | XLP | Weak | Lagging | 44 |
| 6 | ↑3 | XLI | Weak | Improving | 43 |
| 7 | ↓2 | XLRE | Weak | Lagging | 40 |
| 8 | → | XLF | Weak | Lagging | 40 |
| 9 | ↓2 | XLU | Weak | Lagging | 38 |
| 10 | → | XLY | Weak | Lagging | 37 |
| 11 | → | XLB | Weak | Lagging | 35 |
Notable Changes
What to Watch
Sectors near a signal threshold or with elevated seasonal tailwinds.
- ›XLK (Technology): score 66, approaching Strong threshold (70)
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.
XLI, XLRE, XLF, XLY, XLB
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