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MMA COMMENTS FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING
September 25- 2017
Raymond A. Merriman©

Financial Market Analyst & Market Timer.

The annual pre-publication sale for the Forecast 2018 Book is now underway. The pre-order special rate is $45, a savings of nearly 20% from the $55.00 price (plus postage) that will go into effect on October 31. This year's 2018 Forecast Book will be available in both paper and electronic editions. There is no postage for the electronic book format. We have a special rate of $70.00 in effect until October 31 for those who wish to order both the print edition and digital edition of the 2018 book. Additionally, all pre-order purchases qualify for a 10% discount on any 1-year MMA financial markets subscription service!

This year's printed version of Forecast 2018 will also be available in these other languages, as follows :

        Dutch        Deutsch         Japanese      

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The Fed announced Wednesday that it will let a small portion of its $4.5 trillion balance sheet mature without being replaced, starting in October with reductions of $10 billion a month and gradually rising over the next year to $50 billion a month… The central bank left its key short-term rate unchanged, but hinted at one more rate increase this year… Stocks turned lower after the Federal Reserve's announcement". - Martin Crutsinger, "Fed Will Start To Reduce Its Bond Holdings", Associated Press, September 21, 2017.

This sending money to Washington to be returned with strings attached and a carrying fee deducted is wasteful and blurs political accountability. A truly federalist approach would return regulation of the individual health insurance market to the states. And let the Federal government adopt a stand-alone safety net for the chronically and seriously sick". - Robert Robb, Clarifying the Graham-Cassidy Bill", The Arizona Republic, September 22, 2017.

Stock markets started out higher last week, with several making new yearly and/or all-time highs, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P futures in the United States, as well as China's Shanghai, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, Japan's Nikkei, and India's Nifty indices. However, these new highs in the DJIA and S&P futures were not confirmed by the NASDAQ futures, for a developing case of intermarket bearish divergence in the USA. On the opposite end of the pendulum, treasuries and precious metals fell hard, with Gold plunging below $1300/ounce and Silver below $17.00/ounce. Neither of these markets like the prospect of rising interest rates, which is implied by the Fed's decision to start winding down its massive portfolio of treasuries starting next month, along with their call for another interest rate hike before year end.

As we review the recent market activity and its correlation to geocosmic signatures and critical reversal dates, there are two points that stand out. First, our last three-star geocosmic critical reversal date (CRD) was August 21, which - in retrospect - turned out to be the primary cycle trough in U.S. stock indices, to the date. It was also the end of the second steepest decline of the year 2017. The steepest and longest decline started on March 1 (another three-star CRD and one day before the powerful Jupiter/Uranus opposition), which lasted through April 19, another three-star CRD zone and the end of Venus retrograde cycle. The three-star geocosmic critical reversal dates have historically coincided with major trend reversals in stock indices within three trading days in approximately 82% of instances since 1928. This is important because we are now entering another time band of a several geocosmic signatures that will create another three-star CRD zone.

However, it is also important to note that the amplitude of declines from crests that have coincided with a geocosmic reversal signatures have not been very strong in 2017. For instance, the Sun/Mars conjunction of July 25, 2017 was expected to correlate with an important high within six weeks, from which prices would decline 8-20% in world stock indices. All-time or long-term highs did occur in that time band, but only one of the four largest stock indices we track declined that much - and only barely. The DJIA, for instance, made an all-time high one day after the lunar eclipse, on August 8, at 22,179, then declined to 21,600 for a primary cycle trough on the solar eclipse of August 21. But that was a decline of only 2.6%. The Japanese Nikkei made its prior high for the year on June 20 at 20,318, and then declined to its primary cycle low of 19,239 on August 29, for a loss of 5.3%. The London FTSE made a primary cycle crest on August 8 (like the DJIA) at 7551, then fell for the next six weeks down to a primary cycle low on September 15 at 7196, for a loss of 4.7%. Only the German DAX met our expected price decline target, falling from an all-time high of 12,951 on June 20, to a low of 11,868 on August 29, for a loss of 8.36%. The lesson is that geocosmics continue to work very well in identifying the time of major reversals, which makes sense, as geocosmics are market timing tools. However, they do not work quite so well as measuring percentages of decline, which are more the function of technical indicators, chart patterns, and central bank policies affecting the levels of liquidity available for investing (or speculating, as seems to be the case in the past several years).

Short-Term Geocosmics & longer-term THOUGHTS :

Last week was a seasonal change from summer to autumn, as the Sun moved from the sign of Virgo to Libra. Libra is an air sign, and typically air and fire signs containing planets (or Sun and Moon too) are more bullish than earth and water signs.

However, more important to us, as market timers, are aspects (certain mathematical, spatial relationships) between planets, as well as times when planets change their directions in the skies as seen from earth ("stations", known also as retrograde and direct motion dates). We have some very important planetary aspects and stations occurring this week.

First off, Jupiter will compete its third and final 14-year opposition passage to Uranus on Wednesday, September 27. Given an orb of 12 trading days, no other geocosmic signatures has as high a correlation to primary cycles in U.S. stock markets as this one, according to the studies published in The Ultimate Book on Stock Market Timing Volume 3 : Geocosmic Correlations to Trading Cycles. Historically, its rate of frequency is 82%. In some cases, it is a major or half-primary cycle type. In the first passage on December 26, 2016, for instance, it corresponded to a half-primary cycle crest in the DJIA. The second passage was on March 2, one day before a new all-time high in the DJIA that was followed by the longest and steepest decline so far in 2017.

This week also finds both Venus and Mars in opposition to Neptune, September 24-29. On a Mundane level, Neptune rules floods and this corresponds to the heavy floods already happening, due to recent hurricanes, with another (Hurricane Maria) expected to hit mainland USA this week (it already obliterated Puerto Rico). On a personal level, this combination can lead to infatuations and romantic urges. But are those urges grounded in reality, or just wishful thinking ? Finally, Pluto goes stationary direct on September 28. Pluto rules taxes, reforms, calls for investigations, or release of carefully guarded secrets, and so this week will see hotly contested discussions and debates involving tax reforms, health care reforms, and investigations into suspected wrong doings. With Neptune also involved, a lot of facts may be twisted in order to support certain narratives that are nothing less than biased at best, witch hunts at worst. You simply cannot believe everything (anything) you read and hear this week.

Still, you can have fun if you don't take it all too seriously. As people with strong Aquarian tendencies (ruled by Uranus) are fond of saying, "I love you. But don't take it personally".

LONGER-TERM THOUGHTS AND MUNDANE ASTROLOGY :

To be continued (next week).

Announcements :

             The third edition of The Ultimate Book on Stock Market Timing, Volume 1: Cycles and Patterns in the Indexes is now out as of Friday, September 8! This is the most comprehensive book ever published on the cycles of the stock market (DJIA and Nikkei), with analysis going back to the British stock markets of the 17 th century. This is a must-have book if you are a serious investor, trader, or student of cycles. There is nothing else like this book available today. The cost of this book is $125. There is also a special $25 discount for those who also pre-order the Forecast 2018 Book . Call us to get this rate. The new material and tables on long-and intermediate-term cycles in the U.S. and Japanese stock markets are worth the cost of the book alone. For more information, go to visit the MMA website at www.mmacycles.com, or here and check it out. You can also order now by e-mail to ordersmma@msn.com or calling 1-800-662-3349, or 248-626-3034. "The Ultimate Book on Stock Market Timing : Cycles and Patterns in the Index" is literally the ultimate book on the analysis of the stock market. We are especially impressed with various waves of long-term cycles for more than 200 years, which we have never seen : T. Kaburagi, Toshi Nippou Ltd (Japan's major commodity newspaper).

             Our monthly MMA Cycles : The monthly edition of the MMA International Cycles Report (ICR) 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.

- 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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For subscription information, please go to our web site, or call us at 1-248-626-3034. If you are not a subscriber, you can check this service out on a 2-month trial basis for only $55.00.

             MMA's annual Forecast Book.

It's that time of the year again! The annual pre-publication sale for the Forecast 2018 Book will begin on September 5 - when Mercury retrograde ends! The pre-order special rate is $45, a savings of nearly 20% from the $55.00 price (plus postage) that will go into effect on October 31. This year's 2018 Forecast Book will be available in both paper and electronic editions. There is no postage for the electronic book format. We have a special rate of $70.00 in effect until October 31 for those who wish to order both the print edition and digital edition of the 2018 book. Additionally, all pre-order purchases qualify for a 10% discount on any 1-year MMA financial markets subscription service

MMA's annual Forecasts Book, written by Raymond A. Merriman since 1976, is one of the most unique, affordable, and accurate glimpses into the coming year. Utilizing the study of cycles and geocosmic factors, this annual Forecast book outlines forthcoming trends pertaining to political, economic, and financial markets throughout the world. Specific markets analyzed for the next year(s) include: T-Notes and interest rates, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Gold, Silver, Currencies (U.S. Dollar, Euro, Yen, Swiss Franc, and British Pound), Crude Oil, Grains and Weather. Each market contains the important geocosmic three-star critical reversal dates for 2018. Special sections also include the USA and world economy, the USA and world politics, the USA and its President. A 2018 ephemeris and calendar (one month per page) with geocosmic signatures is included, as well as descriptions of the Mercury, Venus, and Mars retrograde periods for 2018. This is a book with an impressive background for insightful accuracy into world economic and financial market conditions that you will not want to miss! For further information, go to www.mmacycles.com. ORDER NOW AND SAVE BIG BUCKS!!! !!!

For more information, visit www.mmacycles.com or call 1-800-662-3349 or 1-248-626-3034.

This year's printed version of Forecast 2018 will also available in these languages:
Dutch : at www.markettiming.nl
German : at http://www.mma-europe.ch
Japanese : at http://merriman.jp

             MMA's weekly and daily subscription reports have been extremely accurate and profitable lately, catching the lows in metals, stocks, crude oil, soybeans, and currencies. 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…

             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 :

             January 20, 2018 : Phoenix, AZ. Workshop on Forecast 2018. Details to be announced soon.

            February 17, 2018 : Miami, Florida, "Forecasts 2018 and the Great Reset". A three-hour presentation on the world and national political scene for 2018, plus an analysis of the stock and Gold market, USA economy and housing market. Details soon.

            March 3, 2018 and/or February 13 : Atlanta, Georgia: "Forecasts 2018 and The Great Reset". Presentation on the world and national political scene for 2018, plus an analysis of the stock and Gold market, USA economy and housing market. May be followed by a workshop two weeks later. To be determined. Details soon.

             May 23-29, 2,018 : The UAC (United Astrology Congress), Chicago, IL. The largest and most exciting conference for astrologers in the world take place then. 15 tracks, over 200 of the world's top astrologers making presentations. For more information, go to www.uacastrology.com.

             June 21-24, 2018 : AAGB (Astrological Association of Great Britain's) 50 th anniversary conference. Details to be announced soon, but I will be there, conducting special post-conference workshop on Financial Market Timing.

             July 12-15, 2018 : GLAC (Great Lakes Astrology Conference), Ann Arbor, MI. I will be there, conducting a special pre-conference workshop on "Mundane Astrology and The Great Reset". Plus, the Keynote speech.

             September 15-18, 2018 : 3 RD MMA INVESTMENT RETREAT, Majorca, Spain. Tentatively being planned. 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.

             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.

             The new book titled Solar-Lunar Keys to Gold Prices : Secrets of a Gold Trader , is now out. The long awaited sequel to the Secrets of a Silver Trader is due out in late October (maybe before)!!!
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. You may call 1-248-626-3034 or email ordersmma@gmail.com and place your pre-order now. It is also now available for purchase on the MMA web site at www.mmacycles.com. Order now and get the first printing of this new book on trading Gold!

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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