Skip to contentHome page Seeking Alpha - Power to InvestorsMar. 16, 2026 11:55 PM ETXLE, XLU, XLP, XLK, XLY, GDX, GLDM, XAR, GEValuEngine174 FollowersCommentsSummaryU.S. equity markets experienced broad-based weakness this week as investors remained cautious amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and continued sector rotation.Despite the broader market softness, the energy sector showed relative strength, supported by firm commodity prices and continued geopolitical tensions.It was no surprise to our readers that market volatility, as measured by the CBOE VIX index, rose 5.8%.shih-wei/E+ via Getty ImagesWeekly Market Recap – Week Ending March 13, 2026U.S. equity markets experienced broad-based weakness this week as investors remained cautious amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and continued sector rotation. Most major equity benchmarks declined, with technology, industrial, and consumer discretionaryThis article was written byValuEngine174 FollowersValuEngine.com (VE) is a stock valuation and forecasting service founded by Ivy League finance academics. VE utilizes the most advanced quantitative techniques and analysis available. Our research team continues to develop, test, and improve the VE Stock Recommendation, Valuation and Forecast Models related to stock price movement. This research is updated daily and applied to more than 4,200 US Stocks, 600 plus US ETFs, over 1,000 Canadian stocks, and all sector and industry groups.Comments