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This Venus retrograde period is finding world equity markets quite undecided. In China and Japan, for instance, equity prices have been moving higher. The Japanese Nikkei tested its highest level since 1996 again on Tuesday, August 11, but then pulled back into the end of the week. Hong Kong's Hang Seng made a new monthly low and the Australian All Ordinaries fell to a new 6-month low. India's stock exchanges were relatively quiet. So we have bullish, bearish, and neutral in Asia and the Pacific Rim for last week, a perfect example of the uncertainty nature of Venus. Should I stay or should I go ? Should I buy or should I sell ? Or maybe do nothing ?.

It was a little more decisive in Europe. Traders mostly sold stocks. The Netherlands AEX, German DAX, London FTSE, and Zurich SMI all fell to monthly lows by mid week and did not recover much by Friday's close. However, in Russia it was much different. Moscow's MICEX index rallied to its highest mark in 3 months.

In the Americas, the selling was even more intense - mostly. Last week started very strong, with the DJIA up 245 points on Monday. But Tuesday was down 212 points, and by Wednesday, the DJIA had fallen all the way to 17,125, its lowest level since February 2. Now we should remind readers of our call a few months ago when the Sun/Mars conjunction occurred on June 14. Back then, we pointed out that this aspect had one of the highest correlation to 10% or greater declines in U.S. (and by extension, other world indices) from a high or low that formed within one month. On May 19, the DJIA topped out at 18,351. And, despite several bullish signals since then, the DJIA has failed to make a new high, and instead keeps selling off, making lower and lower lows. The decline so far has been over 1220 points, its greatest loss of the year - so far. More important to us, this decline to a low is falling right into the time band given for a long-term cycle low according to the overlap of long-term geocosmic signatures, as reported in the last several issues of the monthly MMA Cycles Report. We will review those studies in this report, which comes out this Monday evening, August 17.

The distortion between buyers and sellers was not limited to world equity markets. It was apparent last week in commodities too. Crude Oil fell to a low of 41.35 on Friday, a new 6.5-year low. Gold and Silver, on the other hand, were big gainers, with Gold rising from below 1080 to a high of 1126.30 on Thursday, and Silver rallying from a low of 14.33 last week to a high of 15.58 on Friday. That's a swing of nearly 9%. Not bad for one week, especially given that Gold and Silver were our themes in last week's column due to the 13-month ingress of Jupiter into Virgo on August 11. It doesn't mean the long-term low is in, but if not, it is getting close.

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Short-Term Geocosmics :

"Say you don't need no diamond ring and I'll be satisfied
Tell me that you want the kind of thing that money just can't buy
I don't care too much for money, money can't buy me love
Can't buy me love, everybody tells me so
Can't buy me love, no no no, no".

The Beatles, Paul McCartney and John Lennon, Sony/ATV tunes

This weekend (August 15-16) is the middle of Venus retrograde. Perhaps it will coincide with a slow return to more normal markets, where prices don't open up so high or drop so low from one day to the next. It can also coincide with reversals in financial or commodity markets that did not reverse nearby to the time the Venus turned retrograde (July 25, +/- 3 trading days).

Our focus now shifts to the heavily populated geocosmic time band of August 13 through September 8. During this period, there will be 9 important geocosmic signatures, of which six are considered Level 1 types - the most consistent correlates to primary or greater cycles. There two important patterns forming during this geocosmic cluster. The first is the Sun, which will translate the forthcoming T-square of Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune. It starts off with the square to Saturn on August 21, followed by the conjunction of Jupiter on August 26, and ending with the opposition to Neptune on August 31. This will offer a glimpse into the future, of the Jupiter/Neptune opposition on September 17 (as Mercury also turns retrograde), and of the Saturn/Neptune square of November 2015 through September 2016. Normally this would be a period to remember, except with these kind of aspects, remembering anything may be a chore. Mercury retrograde with Jupiter and Neptune in opposition is more likely a time of forgetfulness - like what you said at one time that is now thrown in your face as you take an opposite position. It will not be a good time to be a politician caught in a falsehood. You can already see this manifesting, as this translation is approaching close enough to be felt.

The second important planetary signals involve Venus, which rules monies and currencies. Venus is an important factor because it is now retrograde, it will be in conjunction with Mars on September 1, and then it turns direct on September 6. The obvious projection (in the world of finances) is that the Federal Reserve Board will announce its long-anticipated plan to raise its short-term rates. But the Central Bank of China may have beat the Feds to the punch here when they unexpectedly announced their own monetary change. On Tuesday, August 11, they devalued their currency, the Yuan, thereby sending several stock indices into a tailspin. This may be the major Venus retrograde financial event that we have been looking for. It may supersede the Fed announcement, as they might instead delay their rate hike announcement now. You see, when the Fed announces it will raise its Fed Funds rate, it is expected to strengthen the U.S. Dollar. By China cutting in front of the line by devaluing its currency, it accomplishes a similar objective, so it confuses the investment community about what is next going to happen. Again, this is typical Venus retrograde murkiness in matters to do with Venus - such as finances. This maneuver also makes China's goods appear more attractive in world trade. "Can't buy me love, no no no".

But that is not all. Venus is not just conjunct Mars in any ordinary sign. It is in Leo, the sign of pride and, well, love too. Besides its correspondence to newly announced policies regarding central bank monetary matters, Venus in Leo (with Mars especially) pertains to love, romance, attraction, and passion. One can only wonder what all these Venus signals mean to those encountering or contemplating important developments in their love life. No money, no love. Let's re-think our future plans. "Tell me that you want the kind of thing that money just can't buy... ".

Longer-Term Thoughts and mundane astrology :

... will return next week... after I buy a few Leo friends some birthday gifts. Folks - do not forget the birthdates of your Leo loves. If you do, there will be no Venus/Mars for you ! Enjoy the next two weeks, and all the pleasures that Venus promises (and Venus retrograde can take away if you don't live up to your promises!).

To be continued (next week).

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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 two 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 will come out this week, Monday and Tuesday, via posting on our web site, or attachment via direct emails, for subscribers.

- This report covers our long term analysis of the stock market (DJIA and S&P futures), Gold, Silver, T-Notes, Euro and Swiss Franc currencies, grains and crude oil. It also provides the list of geocosmic and solar-lunar reversal zones for the 1-2 months. This report comes out Monday night to subscribers.
- The MMA Japanese Markets Cycles report covers the Nikkei, JGB Bonds, and the Dollar-Yen.
- The new MMA Europe Cycles report covers the German DAX, Swiss SMI, and Netherlands AEX stock indices, each in english only and will be available on Wednesday.
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Speaking of our weekly subscription reports, we now offer a new one titled : MMA Weekly Treasuries, Soybeans, and Crude Oil Report. This will be a 3-5 page report offering comments, analysis, forecasts, and trading strategy for next week's market activity in the U.S. 10-Year T-Notes (Treasuries), Soybeans, and Crude Oil futures only. List of support/resistance areas, trend indicator points, geocosmic and lunar reversal points for the week, cycles phasing, and recommended buy and sell strategies. The cost is $750/yr or $250/3 months. We will offer a one-month trial subscription for $50.00, available only until August 15, as part of our introduction to this new service. Subscriptions are delivered by downloadable postings on the MMA Website, which is entered via your personal password. It is also delivered via an email attachment to all subscribers over the weekend before the market opens.

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 even Daily Market reports with short-term trading recommendations, (see a sample there, of the weekly). It is the only way I keep in touch with traders on a daily or even weekly basis, as I no longer offer personal consultations. These reports give in-depth analysis of the DJIA, S&P and NASDAQ futures, Euro currency (cash and futures), Swiss Franc, Dollar/Yen cash and Yen futures, Euro-Yen cash, T-Notes, Soybeans, Crude Oil, Gold and Silver. The daily reports cover all stock indices listed above, as well as futures in Euro, T-Notes, Soybeans, Gold and Silver. 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.
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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.

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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