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Favorable — XLK leads the SPDR 11 — SPY trend Normal — 1 big mover — 1 squeeze setup building

August 13, 2026 · Data through the US close · Auto-generated from quantitative models

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Market Conditions are **Favorable** (score 80.0/100) — main risks: distribution red, internals amber. Underlying SPY trend is Normal with MEI at 62.5/100 (MODERATE GROWTH) and sentiment reading NEUTRAL. Technology (XLK) leads at #1 with a Improving signal and score 70.2, while Utilities (XLU) trails at #11. 1 sector moved 3+ ranks today.

Market Conditions

Favorable80/100

Favorable — broad, healthy backdrop

Trend
Breadth
Distribution
Volatility
Credit
Internals
Macro Regime

Main risks: Distribution (red) • Internals (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

63.8/100

Macro Economic Indicator?

MODERATE GROWTH

62.5/100

Economic Regime?

Recovery

US Sector Rotation (SPDR 11)

RankΔSectorSignalQuadrantScore
1XLKImprovingLeading70
26XLCWeakImproving54
31XLEWeakWeakening54
41XLYWeakImproving53
51XLIWeakLagging49
61XLVWeakWeakening48
71XLFWeakWeakening45
81XLBWeakLagging41
9XLPWeakLagging38
10XLREWeakLagging35
11XLUAvoidLagging27

Notable Changes

XLC (Communications) climbed 6 ranks to #2
XLP in TTM Squeeze (11 bars) — watch for breakout

Action Items

Economic Regime Favours

Sectors historically outperforming in this phase of the business cycle.

XLV, XLP, XLU

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