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Neutral-Up: XLK leads the SPDR 11: SPY trend Normal: 1 big mover: 3 squeeze setups building

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

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Market Conditions are Neutral-Up (score 67.5/100): main risks: distribution red, trend amber. Underlying SPY trend is Normal with MEI at 67.8/100 (MODERATE GROWTH) and sentiment reading NEUTRAL. Technology (XLK) leads at #1 with a Improving signal and score 61.7, while Real Estate (XLRE) trails at #11. 1 sector moved 3+ ranks today.

Market Conditions

Neutral-Up67.5/100

Constructive: conditions improving

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

59.7/100

Macro Economic Indicator?

MODERATE GROWTH

67.8/100

Economic Regime?

Stagflation

US Sector Rotation (SPDR 11)

RankΔSectorSignalQuadrantScore
1↑1XLKImprovingLeading62
2↓1XLFWeakLagging55
3↑2XLEWeakWeakening53
4↓1XLCWeakImproving51
5↑4XLUWeakImproving51
6↓2XLVWeakWeakening48
7↑1XLPWeakLagging43
8↓2XLBWeakLagging43
9↓2XLYWeakLagging40
10↑1XLIWeakLagging39
11↓1XLREWeakLagging39

Notable Changes

⚡XLF in TTM Squeeze (11 bars): watch for breakout
⚡XLC in TTM Squeeze (7 bars): watch for breakout
⚡XLU (Utilities) climbed 4 ranks to #5
⚡XLP in TTM Squeeze (27 bars): watch for breakout

Action Items

Sectors in favour

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, XLRE

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