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Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP). During the week, the XLP climbed 0.45 points, or 0.55%, and closed at 82.47 on Friday, August 22, 2025. Weekly volume was 38% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See XLP long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 6, 2023 at 65.18 and reached 84.53 on September 16, 2024. XLP gained -19.35 points, or -29.69%, in 49 weeks. The chart has formed a Ascending Triangle chart pattern. The trend support level is at 79.25 and resistance is at 84.18. An Ascending Triangle is a variation of triangle formation that has a flat resistance line and rising support line. The higher lows indicate an increasing demand and give the ascending triangle definitive bullish bias. An Ascending Triangle usually represents an accumulation stage in bullish market. An Ascending Triangle is considered to be a continuation pattern, especially in an uptrend, but it may also mark a reversal in a downtrend. Use the following link to access a Ascending Triangle chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Ascending Triangle pattern in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See XLP medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on July 31, 2025 at 79.65 and reached 83.90 on August 20, 2025. XLP gained -4.25 points, or -5.34%, in 2 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend support line (82.65) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend support in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See XLP weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly Williams' Percentage Range. Weekly MACD has bearish divergence. Use the following links to access the MACD help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly MACD bearish divergence. The divergence between price and indicator is considering one of the most important buy/sell stocks trading signal. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Williams' Percentage Range help.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since August 8, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is getting stronger. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See XLP short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on August 20, 2025 at 83.90 and reached 82.18 on August 21, 2025. XLP lost 1.72 points, or 2.05%, in 1 days. The price is now at the 16.86% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLP daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved below overbought area. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since August 5, 2025. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller.
A Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal) indicator (82.18) comes close to the price (82.47). It indicates that the trend is getting weaker. A Parabolic SAR is used as a trailing stop loss for long or short positions. It works best during strong trending periods. Use the following links to access Parabolic SAR Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Parabolic SAR close to the price level.
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