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Neutral-Up — XLK leads the SPDR 11 — SPY trend Normal — 6 big movers — 1 squeeze setup building

August 4, 2026 · Data through the US close · Auto-generated from quantitative models

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Market Conditions are **Neutral-Up** (score 75.0/100) — main risks: distribution red, volatility amber. Underlying SPY trend is Normal with MEI at 65.9/100 (MODERATE GROWTH) and sentiment reading NEUTRAL. Technology (XLK) leads at #1 with a Weak signal and score 56.8, while Utilities (XLU) trails at #11. 6 sectors moved 3+ ranks today.

Market Conditions

Neutral-Up75/100

Constructive — standard size

Trend
Breadth
Distribution
Volatility
Credit
Internals
Macro Regime

Main risks: Distribution (red) • Volatility (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

53.8/100

Macro Economic Indicator?

MODERATE GROWTH

65.9/100

Economic Regime?

Recovery

US Sector Rotation (SPDR 11)

RankΔSectorSignalQuadrantScore
14XLKWeakImproving57
22XLIWeakLagging53
32XLYWeakImproving50
43XLBWeakImproving50
53XLFWeakWeakening50
62XLCWeakLagging46
73XLPWeakLagging42
85XLEWeakWeakening42
93XLVWeakLagging42
101XLREWeakLagging38
11XLUWeakLagging29

Notable Changes

XLK (Technology) climbed 4 ranks to #1
XLI in TTM Squeeze (16 bars) — watch for breakout
XLB (Materials) climbed 3 ranks to #4
XLF (Financials) dropped 3 ranks to #5
XLP (Staples) climbed 3 ranks to #7
XLE (Energy) dropped 5 ranks to #8
XLV (Healthcare) dropped 3 ranks to #9

Action Items

Economic Regime Favours

Sectors historically outperforming in this phase of the business cycle.

XLV, XLP, XLU

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