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

September 30, 2026 · Data through the US close · Auto-generated from quantitative models

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Market Conditions are Neutral-Down (score 45.0/100): main risks: distribution red, credit red. Underlying SPY trend is Normal with MEI at 72.0/100 (MODERATE GROWTH) and sentiment reading RISK-OFF. Technology (XLK) leads at #1 with a Stable signal and score 71.0, while Financials (XLF) trails at #11. 1 sector moved 3+ ranks today.

Market Conditions

Neutral-Down45/100

Mixed: conditions softening

Trend
Breadth
Distribution
Volatility
Credit
Internals
Macro Regime

Main risks: Distribution (red) • Credit (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?

RISK-OFF

38.5/100

Macro Economic Indicator?

MODERATE GROWTH

72/100

Economic Regime?

Stagflation

growth -5.5 · prices +14.8

US Sector Rotation (SPDR 11)

RankΔSectorSignalQuadrantScore
1→XLKStableLeading71
2→XLVWeakLagging51
3→XLIWeakImproving42
4↑1XLCWeakLagging41
5↑2XLYWeakLagging38
6→XLEWeakLagging38
7↓3XLPWeakLagging37
8↑1XLBWeakLagging33
9↓1XLREAvoidLagging32
10→XLUWeakLagging31
11→XLFWeakLagging31

Notable Changes

⚡XLP (Staples) dropped 3 ranks to #7

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, XLY, XLB, XLRE, XLF

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