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Neutral-Up — XLE leads the SPDR 11 — SPY trend Normal — 3 big movers — 2 squeeze setups building

July 31, 2026 · Data through the US close · Auto-generated from quantitative models

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Market Conditions are **Neutral-Up** (score 62.5/100) — main risks: distribution red, trend amber. Underlying SPY trend is Normal with MEI at 66.1/100 (MODERATE GROWTH) and sentiment reading NEUTRAL. Energy (XLE) leads at #1 with a Stable signal and score 64.4, while Utilities (XLU) trails at #11. 3 sectors moved 3+ ranks today.

Market Conditions

Neutral-Up62.5/100

Constructive — standard size

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

53/100

Macro Economic Indicator?

MODERATE GROWTH

66.1/100

Economic Regime?

Recession

US Sector Rotation (SPDR 11)

RankΔSectorSignalQuadrantScore
1XLEStableLeading64
22XLFWeakWeakening53
31XLVWeakWeakening52
46XLYWeakLeading51
52XLKWeakImproving50
6XLPWeakWeakening47
71XLIWeakLagging47
83XLREWeakWeakening46
96XLBWeakLagging45
101XLCWeakLagging40
112XLUWeakLagging39

Notable Changes

XLY (Discretionary) climbed 6 ranks to #4
XLI in TTM Squeeze (14 bars) — watch for breakout
XLRE (Real Estate) dropped 3 ranks to #8
XLB (Materials) dropped 6 ranks to #9
XLU in TTM Squeeze (11 bars) — watch for breakout

What to Watch

Sectors near a signal threshold or with elevated seasonal tailwinds.

  • XLF — seasonal score bullish (89/100)
  • XLV — seasonal score bullish (86/100)
  • XLY — seasonal score bullish (83/100)
  • XLK — seasonal score bullish (90/100)
  • XLP — seasonal score bullish (85/100)
  • XLI — seasonal score bullish (86/100)
  • XLRE — seasonal score bullish (88/100)
  • XLB — seasonal score bullish (73/100)
  • XLC — seasonal score bullish (91/100)
  • XLU — seasonal score bullish (85/100)

Action Items

Economic Regime Favours

Sectors historically outperforming in this phase of the business cycle.

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.

XLK, XLB, XLC

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