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World equity markets started last week on the defensive. However, by the end of the week, matters looked more optimistic.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, for example, started the week by falling below 17,400 intraday on July 27, its lowest level since early February. This was an important geocosmic critical reversal date discussed in the past several columns, involving both Venus and Uranus turning retrograde over the weekend on July 25 and July 26. These are two of the most powerful correlates to the completion (and start) of primary cycles in U.S. stocks. The S&P and NASDAQ, on the other hand, also declined, but held well above their lows of July 6-8, another important geocosmic critical reversal period. The fact that the DJIA made a new multi-month low on the July 24-27 geocosmic critical reversal date, and the other USA indices did not, is a key reversal indicator in our market timing methodology, known as "bullish intermarket divergence". The rest of the week witnessed stocks rising.

Gold and Silver traded within the big range of last Friday, although the price activity was far from boring. Last Friday, July 24, Gold fell to a five-year low at 1072.30. It surged back above 1100 by Monday, drifted back down below 1080 early Friday, and then jumped back up to the 1100 area right after that low. Everyone is bearish on Gold, but with Venus retrograde, everyone may be surprised by what happens here if prices start to close above 1100.

Crude Oil prices continued to be under pressure as prices struggled in their effort to get back above 50.00. Maybe with Jupiter and Saturn ending their first square this weekend (August 1), Crude Oil prices will start a rally. Jupiter is a co-ruler of Crude Oil, and Saturn can depress prices or supply. In this case, it is over-supply, and thus depressive for prices.

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Short-Term Geocosmics :

This is an interesting week for students of geocosmic studies as it highlights the struggle to integrate the principles of three planets : Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn. In layman's terms, that refers to the principles of both expansion and contraction applied to the areas of love and money. It is like this sudden rush of excitement about a new love, or a financial interest, that is just as suddenly dampened by a dose of reality. There is a catch before you can score the catch.

Venus was already highlighted due to the fact that it turned retrograde (with Uranus) last weekend. The retrograde period lasts until September 6. Since Venus rules the value of money, and decisions made by those who affect the value of money (like central banks), we anticipate announcements to come forth from the Federal Reserve Board during this period regarding its plan to raise the Fed funds rate. But now we have Jupiter and Saturn involved in a large, challenging square aspect, with Venus retrograde conjoining Jupiter and square that Saturn this week, producing a paralysis of action on the interest rate decision. Do I or don't I ?.

This was spelled out in an exceptional description provided in last week's MMTA International Cycles Report by Editor Mark Shtayerman, who stated : "We conducted an informal study into the effect of the Venus retrograde from the Virgo lobe of the (8-year Venus retrograde) pentagram to the monetary policy of the Federal Reserve Board. Based on sixty years of data we can make two conclusions. One, recessions in the Unites States of America have either finished or started within 18 months of this retrograde period (100% occurrence). That is to say, a recession either ends or starts around the Virgo/Leo lobe of the Venusian pentagram. Two, Venus and Uranus play an important role in interest rates. When Venus turns retrograde in Virgo and Uranus makes an exact aspect to the planets in the Fed's natal chart the rate direction gets changed... Thus, we are expecting the rates to go up, since Venus and Uranus turning retrograde at the same time is making transits to Fed's natal chart, and since the Fed has lowered and has not started to raise them yet. Well, everyone is expecting this... However, we are making a claim that the action of raising the rates will bring about the recession in the next 18 months".

I'm telling you : many MMTA graduates are brilliant. The future of market timing studies will be in good hands well into the future.

Longer-Term Thoughts and mundane astrology :

In the July 20 weekly column I wrote, "With Venus and Uranus both turning retrograde (July 25-26), and Saturn ending its retrograde motion on August 1, issues surrounding debt will likely be highlighted through September 17. There are no easy paths to follow here, just consequences of past behavior related to debts, and the attempt to try something new that will be a challenge to work out too. No one wants to apply the solution that Saturn requires, which is austerity. In fact, politicians the world over have convinced themselves and their citizens that austerity is the last thing you need to solve your debt issues".

One week later, I received the following letter - an inspirational letter - from S.M., a regular reader of this weekly column from Park City, IL. She wrote, "I want you to know how much that hit home with me, because I have spent the last 5 years paying off credit card debt, which will come to an end for one in September this year, and for the other in January 2016. I did this because my only option in an iffy employment market was to retire, which I did and I quickly realized that continuing to use something that did not pay me back was wasteful. I got down to the nitty-gritty on this, following a strict budget, one that did actually allow for small luxuries like the occasional apple pie at McDonald's or steak bought on a BOGO (buy one, get one free), and it has paid off handsomely. I discovered grocery stores that I didn't know existed and have lived like a princess, in spite of my strict economy. Next year, I will replace my stove with a reconditioned stove from a local appliance shop that offers a warranty and service, and will take my old stove in trade. Saturn has ruled my life in more ways than I realized.

"If I can do this, so can other people, and likewise, entire countries. It takes a willingness of spirit, however, and that is what is lacking in a great many people. I believe that most people clutter up their lives with things that they don't really need, and have lost sight of what is really important. I think that the same thing can be said of governments : the acknowledgement is there, but the will is not".

It's a good lesson on the positive potentials of Saturn as it turns stationary direct this weekend in late Scorpio. It relates to debts - and how to manage debt responsibly, as this reader has done. If you can do that, then the benefits of Jupiter and Saturn can be realized. You can gain control over your finances. Otherwise, without the responsibility of Saturn, Jupiter just expands and exaggerates the debt, which in turn increases internal and external pressures.

Jupiter will leave its happy one-year journey through the fun-loving sign of Leo on August 11. It will begin a new one-year trek through the much more practical and work-oriented sign of Virgo, where it will also remain in a square aspect to Saturn through May 2016. The fight between the need for austerity and fiscal responsibility, versus the wish to spend beyond what one brings in, is likely to continue. The beat goes on. The only difference is that with Saturn involved again, there are harsh consequences for excesses, and a sense of accomplishment when adhering to a well-thought out plan with discipline. I know, it sounds boring. But in cases like this, boring beats stress, whether on an individual or collective basis.

To be continued (next week).

Announcements :

Did you miss the June 20, 2015 "Mid-Year Outlook on Financial Markets and World Economies" webinar by Raymond Merriman? Not to worry. You can see the whole event on MP4, which is now available. The topics - forecasts - that were discussed include the world and U.S. interest rates for the second half of 2015 and into 2020, based on cyclical and geocosmic studies. Markets discussed included Gold, Silver, the USA stock market, Crude Oil, Treasuries, and the U.S. Dollar. Call MMA at 1-248-626-3034, or go to the www.mmacycles.com website (scroll down the opening screen) to order you downloadable copy now, or email to ordersmma@msn.com. The cost is $45.00, unless preciously ordered.

Get ready! The pre-publication special offer for the soon-to-be-released new book titled "Solar-Lunar Keys to Gold Prices: Secrets of a Gold Trader", is now underway and will end in less than three weeks, on August 20! The long awaited sequel to the "Secrets of a Silver Trader" is coming!!! Now, GOLD as you have never seen it by night or day. The studies for the soon-to-be-released book are now completed and the results are now being used in the weekly and daily MMA subscription reports for short-term trading strategies in Gold. That's right...historically tested Solar-Lunar Correlations to trading reversals in the Gold Market - as only available from Raymond Merriman. The studies cover over 40 years of daily Gold, starting from December 31, 1974 through April 2015. The book will change how you approach trading Gold using these leading solar-lunar indicators, with very clear instructions as to "when" to expect 3%, 4%, or greater reversals in Gold prices and how to trade them. It will be a valuable guide for short-term traders of Gold, GLD, and other ETF's involving Gold prices. Pre-order sales are now available for readers of this column at a special rate of $118 (the retail price will be $144 as soon as the pre-publication special period ends in 3 weeks). You may call 1-248-626-3034 or email ordersmma@gmsail.com, and place your pre-order now. It will be available for purchase on the MMA web site next week. Order now and save Big Bucks! .

MMA's weekly and daily reports have been extremely accurate and profitable over the past several weeks, especially in equity indices, crude oil, and precious metals. If you are an active short-term trader, or even if you are an investor who likes to keep up with our current thoughts on financial markets, you may be interested in our Weekly or Daily Market reports. It is the only way I keep in touch with traders on a daily or weekly basis. These weekly reports give in-depth analysis of the DJIA, S&P and NASDAQ futures, Euro currency (cash and futures), Dollar/Yen cash and Yen futures, Euro-Yen cash, T-Notes, Crude Oil, Soybeans, Gold and Silver. The daily reports cover all stock indices listed above, as well as futures in Euro, T-Notes, Gold and Silver, plus GLD and SLV (the Gold and Silver ETF's). Both reports provide trading strategies and recommendations for position traders as well as for shorter-term aggressive traders. Subscription to the daily report also includes the weekly report. For more information, or call our offices at 1-248-626-3034. These reports are extremely valuable to those who trade ETF's (Exchange Traded Funds). And since early December, these reports have been extremely profitable. As subscriber and trader R.B. of Albuquerque, NM writes",You have been on an incredible run for a while ; I have never seen anything like it". Well, when everything lines up just right...

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 :

September 4-7, 2015 : Tuscany (near Florence, Italy) : "Identifying the Next Long-Term Investment Opportunities". A special 4-day 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 discuss trading plans for the next week for those who are traders. Special Keynote Speaker will be Claude Weiss of Zurich, Switzerland, speaking on "The History of Capitalism and the Saturn/Uranus/Neptune Cycle - Implications for the Present Period". Special guest presenter is Egon von Greyerz of Matterhorn Asset Management in Zurich, Switzerland, His topic will be, Is Physical Gold the Best Insurance Against Unprecedented Economic & Geopolitical Risks ? Cost is $3600 for sign up by June 21, 2015 (it will increase to $4000 after June 21). Contact MMA at 1-248-626-3034 or ordersmma@gmail.com for details, or to sign up. Excursions to the Uffizi Art Museum and the Florence School of Wine are optional. A formal announcement is now available at www.merrimanmta.com/italy2015. A more formal brochure will be posted shortly. It's Tuscany! It's beautiful! Visit www.montegufoni.it for a description of the Castle di Montegufoni where this event will take place.

December 19-20 2015 : Istanbul, Turkey : "Forecasts for 2016", and "Financial Market Timing" workshop with Raymond Merriman. Details for registration will be announced soon.

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

October 13-17, 2016 : ISAR 2016 - "The Power of Forecasting Meets the Consequence of Choice". Costa Mesa, California (near LA). The climax will be a panel of expert Mundane Astrologers giving their Forecast of the USA 2016 Presidential Election. An "Application to Speak" process is currently underway. More details at www.isarastrology.com, and via the ISAR ezine that is sent out to all members of the organization. This event will include tracks on Mundane and Financial Astrology as Forecasting Tools, plus others on Psychological Shifts in Life, Timing of Spiritual Transformations, and Timing of Significant Relationships.

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.

It is with great pleasure that I announce the addition of Egon von Greyerz to MMA Investment Retreat faculty of presenters. I met Egon last week in Girona, Spain, at a special gathering attended by MMTA Graduates Nitin Bhandari (India), Philipp Beyer (Germany), Henry Canciglia (USA) and myself. Egon is an expert on Gold. He owns Matterhorn Asset Management, a Swiss Asset Management company specializing in wealth preservation, located in Zurich ( www.goldswitzerland.com). He was also the person who initiated the "Save Our Swiss Gold" Act in Switzerland late last year, which would have required the Swiss National Bank to back up their assets with 20% Gold holdings. The initiative failed, but his reasons for initiating this effort are still valid. Egon is very interested in MMA cycles' work, and will share his outlook on Gold and the world debt. This is a real treat!

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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