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Neutral-Up — XLE leads the SPDR 11 — SPY trend Normal — 4 big movers — 1 squeeze setup building

August 19, 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, internals red. Underlying SPY trend is Normal with MEI at 59.7/100 (SLOWDOWN) and sentiment reading NEUTRAL. Energy (XLE) leads at #1 with a Improving signal and score 81.1, while Industrials (XLI) trails at #11. 4 sectors moved 3+ ranks today.

Market Conditions

Neutral-Up75/100

Constructive — conditions improving

Trend
Breadth
Distribution
Volatility
Credit
Internals
Macro Regime

Main risks: Distribution (red) • Internals (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

65/100

Macro Economic Indicator?

SLOWDOWN

59.7/100

Economic Regime?

Expansion

US Sector Rotation (SPDR 11)

RankΔSectorSignalQuadrantScore
1XLEImprovingLeading81
2XLVImprovingLeading79
31XLPWeakImproving59
42XLBWeakImproving54
56XLYWeakLeading53
64XLCWeakImproving53
74XLKWeakLagging53
81XLUWeakImproving52
91XLREWeakImproving52
105XLFWeakLagging51
112XLIWeakLagging45

Notable Changes

XLP in TTM Squeeze (15 bars) — watch for breakout
XLY (Discretionary) climbed 6 ranks to #5
XLC (Communications) climbed 4 ranks to #6
XLK (Technology) dropped 4 ranks to #7
XLF (Financials) dropped 5 ranks to #10

Action Items

Economic Regime Favours

Sectors historically outperforming in this phase of the business cycle.

XLP, XLU, TLT, GLD

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