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(XLY) has declined by 0.7%, closing at 214.42, reflecting a decrease of 0.86. This performance places XLY among the underperforming sectors for November 15, 2024. In contrast, both the Consumer Staples Select Sector Fund (XLP) and the Energy Select Sector Fund (XLE) reported modest gains.
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Friday, November 15
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Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY)
The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) has declined by 0.7%, closing at 214.42, reflecting a decrease of 0.86. This performance places XLY among the underperforming sectors for November 15, 2024. In contrast, both the Consumer Staples Select Sector Fund (XLP) and the Energy Select Sector Fund (XLE) reported modest gains. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's recent remarks suggest a cautious stance on interest rate cuts, which has influenced major equity indices negatively. Concurrently, U.S. retail sales data showed a slight increase, indicating consumer spending strength amid inflation concerns. Among XLY's holdings, Amazon was a significant detractor, with its stock dropping sharply following news of substantial share sales by MacKenzie Scott and Jeff Bezos, as well as scrutiny regarding its partnership with TikTok. The S&P 500 Index has also declined by 0.93%, reflecting broader market sentiment that may be impacting XLY.