Industrials Stocks Outlook: XLI Near Highs as Year-End Rotation, Fed Minutes, and Defense Headlines Set the Tone for Monday
The Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) closed at 157.21 on Friday, down 0.18%, near its 52-week high. Industrials have outperformed the broader S&P 500 in 2025, drawing investor focus as year-end trading thins. Defense stocks face new pressure after China announced sanctions tied to Taiwan arms sales. Investors await Federal Reserve minutes and watch for sector rotation beyond tech.
