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The U.S. stock market started the week strong, with many markets like the S&P and NASDAQ Composite) making new all-time highs on Monday, April 27. However, by Thursday, all had fallen rather hard, as the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed the GDP of the United States grew at a disturbingly low 0.2% for the first quarter 2015. Is the USA entering a recession ? The US equities recovered some of those losses on Friday as investors decided (hoped) that was just an aberration.

The idea of an aberration in the GDP results seemed more striking in the Gold market, however, which fell to a new six week low (1168.40) on Friday, after making a three-week high (1214.90) on Tuesday, April 28.

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Short-Term Geocosmics :

"Wall Street is slowly coming to grips with an economy that offers not breakout growth but more of the same mediocrity that could keep interest rates on hold until the end of the year.... Citigroup economists said Friday they don't expect the Federal Reserve to lift its key policy rate from near zero before the December meeting". CNBC, "Wall Street Getting Bitter Dose of Economic Reality", Jeff Cox, May 1, 2015.

When long-term planetary patterns are in force, like Saturn in sesquiquadrate to Uranus, several geocosmic markers can touch them off suddenly. One of those is in play right now. Another arises in late May.

As discussed last week, "Shorter-term, the May 4 period (+/- 1 day) is also important because there is a full moon that makes a T-square to Jupiter. Now you would think with world stock markets moving higher, that they would continue higher into that aspect and maybe beyond. But with the Saturn/Uranus sesquiquadrate, it would be wiser to not assume anything. If the essence of that aspect strikes at that time, then the full moon T-squaring Jupiter might be a time of panic rather than jubilation. With Jupiter, it is an exaggeration of whatever mood prevails - wildly optimistic or wild hysteria and fear".

At the start of last week, everything looked bullish for world stock indices. By Thursday, that began to unravel in a hurry as the full moon in T-square to Jupiter, combined with Saturn sesquiquadrate Uranus, approached. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve Board met and removed language about a timetable related to when it might begin to raise rates. This supported our analysis given several times in the past year, including in the Forecast 2015 Book, that there are no geocosmic signatures indicating a rise in interest rates by the Federal Reserve Board before very late this year or even into early 2016.

There is another indicator correlating with the sharp drop in stock prices late last week. Transiting Mars was (and still is) conjunct the NYSE natal Sun/Mercury square Pluto ("Buttonwood" chart), a transit that has a very strong historical correspondence to sharp declines in the DJIA. It could end at any time between April 30 and May 6, which is when this aspect's orb is strongest.

Longer-Term Thoughts :

Two weeks ago, we discussed the importance of Pluto going stationary right in the middle of Capricorn. "So what will likely happen ? Pluto demands reform, and has the power (well, potential correspondence) to reveal these violations that then lead to serious reforms. There is an upside here for societies everywhere who wish for constructive reforms. It may be a time of "over-the-top" seriousness, but it can lead to a breakthrough in how business, banking, and government leaders conduct themselves. In the spirit of Pluto, it is a time to either change or die... 'Power to the people.' The concept is about to return".

Last week's column went on to describe the nature of the Saturn/Uranus 225º separation aspect that was in effect last week and continues this week. Therein we stated, "Saturn represents the hard rock of stability and tradition. Uranus represents the sudden shock of events that break down those walls. The status quo is upset.... It might be an earthquake or a Tsunami or some other act of nature... It might be a large scale cyberattack, or the loss of critical computer data (and the finding of such critical data that was thought to be lost, but is recovered and found to be damaging)".

So what happened that relates to these powerful geocosmic signatures ? A huge 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastating Nepal (loss of over 5000 lives). A riot in Baltimore where protestors defied police over the death of a Black man who suffered spinal injuries while in the custody of the police ( "power to the people") and destroyed hundreds of businesses leading to a huge financial loss to the city. The sudden appearance of 6400 emails involving ex-IRS agent Lois Lerner that were claimed to have been lost during the investigation of that agency's targeting of conservative groups during the 2012 elections ("... how business, banking, and government leaders conduct themselves... the finding of such critical data that was thought to be lost, but is recovered and found to be damaging").

So does Financial and Mundane Astrology work ? Did any other discipline forecast these types of occurrences ?.

This is one of the manifestations of Saturn in Sagittarius, semi-square (315º) Pluto in mid-Capricorn, and sesquiquadrate Uranus in Aries. It is the symbolism of sudden eruptions in nature, and the rise of human anger over the perception or reality of injustice by those in a position of authority or power (Pluto in Capricorn) over others whose rights are not recognized or respected. This is the return of the same three planets and their principles that were present in the Civil Rights, Anti-War, and Anti-Establishment movements of the mid-1960's (Uranus and Pluto in conjunction, in opposition to Saturn) and the rise of the Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street movements of the first Cardinal Climax peak of 2008-2010 (Saturn/Uranus opposition, T-squared with Pluto). This is the synergy of a force that can quickly descend into chaos and destruction if the root causes are not addressed and corrected. This is the message of Pluto in mid-Capricorn, whose redemption and hope lies in the principle of reform - constructive reform, not destructive violence.

How does this correlate with financial markets ? Historically, it is not as huge as the Saturn/Uranus oppositions of 1966 (first time the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit 1000 - and then promptly fell 25%) or 2008-2010 (when the DJIA witnessed its steepest selloff since the Great Depression as it recorded its 72-year cycle trough in March 2009). However, it can represent a reversal of a substantial degree from a high (or low) that forms while this pattern is in effect (December 2014-October 2015).

To be continued (next week).

Announcements :

The pre-subscription bonus issue of the new MMTA International Cycles Report (ICR) will be launched this week!!! The regular monthly report of this new market advisory service will commence the first week of June and will include 9 markets, written by a select group of top graduates from MMTA (the Merriman Market Timing Academy). Each monthly issue will contain an in-depth analysis of the markets that were most requested from a survey sent out to 1000 readers of the first three complimentary issues, and then a follow up last week. These markets that will be analyzed on a regular monthly basis, starting in June will include: the XAU index (Gold and Silver Mining stocks), the U.S. Dollar (DXY), British Pound (GBP), Australian Dollar (AUD), the Australian stock index (ASX), the London FTSE stock index, the Russell 2000 U.S. stock index, and Natural Gas (NG) and either Corn (C) or Wheat (W) and possibly both. Please note that there will be a special report on Bitcoin in this week's bonus issue to new subscribers. However, it will not be covered afterwards. Instead, the ICR will give monthly analysis on the six markets listed above, plus the U.S. Dollar Index, Natural Gas, Corn and/or Wheat, based on your replies last week. For those who subscribe for this new service by this week, a bonus issue will be released on May 6, covering the XAU, ASX, and the British Pound (and Bitcoin). For a limited time only (until June 6), a special 10% discount introductory subscription rate will be offered to this new report. To receive your bonus copy of ICR on May 6, go to http://www.mmacycles.com/catalogue/subscription-services/the-new-mmta-international-cycles-report-is-coming!!!-/ or www.mmacycles.com , and scroll down the opening page. Sign up now and save big bucks !.

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Our monthly MMA Cycles report and its companion MMA Japanese Cycles and MMA European Cycles reports went out last week. If you are subscriber to any these monthly reports and did not receive it, let us know at once via our email.

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Upcoming Events :

June 20, 2015, 5:00 PM EDT : Webinar by Raymond Merriman on "Mid-Year Outlook on Financial Markets and World Economics". one Time in June : By popular demand, a second Webinar by Raymond Merriman on "Update of Financial Markets and the World Economic and Political Situation for the Last Half of 2015". With another Q&A session at the end. Cost is $45.00. Attendance is limited again to 100 people. The last one sold out, so sign up ASAP to reserve your place in this presentation.
MP4 recordings will be available three days afterwards for those unable to attend the live webinar. The speech will begin at 2:00 PM, EST. That is 11:00 AM in the Los Angeles and San Francisco, 7:00 PM in London, 8:00 PM in Zurich and Frankfort, and 6:00 AM in Australia (NSW). It will last about two hours with a 20-minute Question and Answer period at the end. The topics - forecasts - to be discussed include the world and national economy for the second half of 2015, based on cyclical and geocosmic studies. Markets to be discussed will include Gold, Silver, the USA stock market, Crude Oil, Treasuries, and the U.S. Dollar.

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August 27-30, 2015 : "Preserving Wealth and Recognizing New Investment Opportunities". A special event and retreat for MMA subscribers only, at a destination to be revealed later. Attendance limited to 12 subscribers. Cost $4000. Contact MMA at 1-248-626-3034 or ordersmma@gmail.com for details or to sign up.

September 4-7, 2015 : Tuscany (near Florence, Italy) : "Identifying the Next Long-Term Investment Opportunities". A special MMA retreat for independent investors and traders. Raymond Merriman, and graduates of MMTA will present their newest studies on various financial and commodity markets that are entering new long-term cycles (trends), which we believe offer long-term investment opportunities. The last day will be discussing trading plans for the next week for those who are traders. Cost is $3000-4000, depending on cut-off dates for applicants. Contact MMA at 1-248-626-3034 or ordersmma@gmail.com for details, or to sign up.

October 6-10 or 13-17, 2016 : ISAR 2016 - a Symposium of Forecasting. The climax will be a panel of expert Mundane Astrologers giving their Forecast of the USA 2016 Presidential Election. More details later, at www.isarastrology.com.

December 11, 2015 : Tucson, AZ. "Forecasts for 2016", with Raymond Merriman. Details to be announced soon.

The MMA Catalogue of products and services for 2015 is now out!!! You can download it in PDF. The ordering page is the last page of the catalogue. This is especially useful for those outside of the USA, since we do not mail these out by mail unless requested.

I am oftentimes asked for recommendations of a money manager who uses my methods, since I won't manage other people's money. The thing is, almost all money managers I know use their own systems. But many subscribe to my services and share my thoughts about the future of the economy, various financial markets, and how to position one's portfolio along these lines. One money manager who subscribes to our services that I would suggest for those looking to structure a longer-term portfolio, such as a retirement account, is Duke O'Neill of Boulder, Colorado. He can be reached at dukeoneil1@gmail.com, or 1-(303) 545-5837. For those looking for a professional trader of commodity and futures contract might consider Ted Lee Fisher at ted.fisher@comcast.net. Ted is a legend in financial futures and has a seat on the CME. Both are very knowledgeable of the tools I use, of the way I am looking at markets, and yet each makes their own decisions as to exactly when to enter and exit any market. They will be more than happy to assist you.

To the above list, I would also like to recommend long-term MMA subscriber Erwin Brunner of Zurich, Switzerland. Mr. Brunner is the founder of BrunnerInvest AG. One of his five funds was awarded theBest in-house fund of funds in the world recently. Mr. Brunner is a former director of the Swiss Banking Corporation (today it is known as UBS), and a general director of Rothschild Bank in Zurich. As an independent wealth manager for high net worth individuals and institutional clients only, he places his clients into the funds of the best performing fund managers in the world, via his own research and experience. For high net worth readers interested in Mr. Brunner's funds, please contact him through www.brunnerinvest.ch.

The newly revised The Sun, The Moon, and Silver Book : Secrets of a Silver Trader, is now out. This is a book that you will use as a reference guide for...many, many years. It identifies all the key Sun-Moon combinations that have a higher (and lower) than expected probability of correlating with 4% or greater reversals in COMEX Silver. It also identifiesBig Range Days - those days in which the range of Silver is most likely to be 3.5% or more of the price of Silver, which is a great tool for day traders. This book fulfills the dream of all traders : high probability winning trade possibilities, with minimal market exposure. It is thatextra edge. And Silver is a great market to trade now. The cost is $125.00. For ordering on line.

Disclaimer and statement of purpose : The purpose of this column is not to predict the future movement of various financial markets. However, that is the purpose of the MMA (Merriman Market Analyst) subscription services. This column is not a subscription service. It is a free service, except in those cases where a fee may be assessed to cover the cost of translating this column from English into a non-English language. This weekly report is written with the intent to educate the reader on the relationship between astrological factors and collective human activities as they are happening. In this regard, this report will oftentimes report what happened in various stock and financial markets throughout the world in the past week, and discuss that movement in light of the geocosmic signatures that were in effect. It will then identify the geocosmic factors that will be in effect in the next week, or even month, or even years, and the author’s understanding of how these signatures will likely affect human activity in the times to come. The author (Merriman) will do this from a perspective of a cycle’s analyst looking at the military, political, economic, and even financial markets of the world. It is possible that some forecasts will be made based on these factors. However, the primary goal is to both educate and alert the reader as to the psychological climate we are in, from an astrological perspective. The hope is that it will help the reader understand these psychological dynamics that underlie (or coincide with) the news events and hence financial markets of the day.

No guarantee as to the accuracy of this report is being made here. Any decisions in financial markets are solely the responsibility of the reader, and neither the author nor the publishers assume any responsibility at all for those individual decisions. Reader should understand that futures and options trading are considered high risk.

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