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

October 22, 2026 · Data through the US close · Auto-generated from quantitative models

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Market Conditions are Neutral-Down (score 40.0/100): main risks: distribution red, credit red. Underlying SPY trend is Normal with MEI at 63.8/100 (MODERATE GROWTH) and sentiment reading NEUTRAL. Healthcare (XLV) leads at #1 with a Strong signal and score 77.8, while Technology (XLK) trails at #11. 1 sector moved 3+ ranks today.

Market Conditions

Neutral-Down40/100

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?

NEUTRAL

40.3/100

Macro Economic Indicator?

MODERATE GROWTH

63.8/100

Economic Regime?

Stagflation

growth -4.8 · prices +13.8 · too close to call

US Sector Rotation (SPDR 11)

Rank	Δ	Sector	Signal	Quadrant	Score
1	↑1	XLVHealthcare	Strong	Leading	78
2	↑1	XLPStaples	Strong	Leading	75
3	↑1	XLYDiscretionary	Stable	Leading	68
4	↓3	XLEEnergy	Stable	Leading	67
5	↑1	XLFFinancials	Weak	Leading	67
6	↓1	XLBMaterials	Stable	Leading	67
7	↑1	XLUUtilities	Stable	Leading	67
8	↓1	XLREReal Estate	Weak	Leading	63
9	→	XLIIndustrials	Weak	Improving	50
10	→	XLCCommunications	Weak	Lagging	40
11	→	XLKTechnology	Weak	Lagging	33

Notable Changes

⚡XLE (Energy) dropped 3 ranks to #4

⚡XLI in TTM Squeeze (14 bars): watch for breakout

What to Watch

Sectors near a signal threshold or with elevated seasonal tailwinds.

›XLY (Discretionary): score 68, approaching Strong threshold (70)
›XLE (Energy): score 67, approaching Strong threshold (70)
›XLF: seasonal score bullish (76/100)
›XLB (Materials): score 67, approaching Strong threshold (70)
›XLU (Utilities): score 67, approaching Strong threshold (70)
›XLU: seasonal score bullish (87/100)

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, XLC, XLK

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