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Note : The purpose of this column is to provide educational insights into the tenets of geocosmic studies as they correspond to economic, political, and socio-psychological matters, as one of several tools that in turn may assist in the practice of financial market timing. This column is not intended, nor should it be used, as an advisory service for trading financial markets, without use of other financial market analysis tools. MMA subscription reports provide that type of advisory service, with specific recommendations for trading.

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"A cut in the corporate tax rate, effective next year, along with continued deregulation should bolster profits", said Ed Yardeni, president and chief investment strategist at Yardeni Research. "Industry analysts are projecting earnings gains of 10.9% this year, 11.4% next year, and 10.1% in 2019. Presumably, these numbers don't fully reflect the likely big positive impact of a cut in the corporate tax rate next year". The major averages reached their session highs following reports that Republicans had agreed to extend the child tax credit. Sources told CNBC that Republican Sen. Marco Rubio will support the tax bill after the tweaks. There had been concerns about the tax bill passing this year, after Rubio said Thursday he would vote against the bill if the proposed child tax credit was not extended. - Fred Imbert, "Stocks Close at All-Time Highs as Odds of Tax Bill Passing Increase", www.cnbc.com, Dec 15, 2017.

It was another record-breaking week for U.S. stocks, but not so for the rest of the world. Investors believe the USA is on the brink of a historic tax reform package, even though it keeps getting more and more diluted with every daily delay. For instance, the DJIA made another new all-time high on Thursday, but then Senator Marco Rubio announced he could not support it. The DJIA sold off nearly 200 points into the close on that news item. But then, on Friday, Senator Rubio got his concerns supported and agreed to vote for it, and once again prices rallied right back up to another new all-time high, along with the NASDAQ and S&P. It was a classic example of Mercury retrograde : if you give me what I want, I will change my mind and give you (the vote) what you want. It makes you wonder what Mercury the Trickster has up his sleeves for next week, when the vote is expected to take place.

Other world markets attempted to rally last week, but those rallies mostly fizzled after Tuesday, December 12. They couldn't break above their November highs, and in the case of China, prices fell and ended the week testing their lowest levels in 4-months.

Gold and Silver were important last week, as each fell into December 12, to their lowest levels since July. Gold fell to 1238.30 and Silver to 15.63. This was within one day of the Mercury retrograde midpoint, oftentimes an important low or high in many markets. By the next day, December 13, both jumped up strongly, but then failed to continue that upward momentum the final two days of the week. Mercury retrograde seems to exhibit more than the average number of fake outs in financial markets. Well, the Trickster goes back into its normal mode in one more week, just in time for the holiday season, when markets will be closed for consecutive Mondays. Maybe Congress will get a tax reform bill passed by then. In the meantime, this cycle has proven to be another one of stunning surprises, as citizens of Alabama once again proved the pollsters wrong in their forecast, this time of a Judge Roy Moore victory for that state's vacant Senate seat.

Short-Term Geocosmics and longer-term thoughts :

To do so (be accepted as a credible currency), a cryptocurrency would have to fulfill at least two of the basic functions of money : a stable store of value and a widely used medium of exchange. Bitcoin's wild ride shows it cannot fulfill either. - Greg Ip, "Bitcoin : A Mania, Nor a Currency", Wall Street Journal, December 14, 2017.

Ever since I made my first comments on Bitcoin a couple of weeks ago, I have received an outpouring of letters. It seems readers want to know more and more about cryptocurrencies as Uranus, the planet of revolution and disruptions, barrels forward towards its ingress into Taurus, the sign of money and currencies.

Last week, I stated that I thought the explosion of bitcoin prices could continue into the early phase of this 7-year transit, say 2018-2020, but by the end of the period, it would no longer exist. Its value would become worthless. In all honesty, I don't really know that will be the case, for past history in other markets exhibiting a speculative bubble in the sector ruled by the sign Uranus transits through, didn't necessarily become extinct. Those sectors typically suffered severe losses of 77-93% off the value of their highs made in the first half of the Uranus transit through that sign. Yet within those sectors, several companies did go bankrupt. In the aftermath of the dot-com bubble of the late 1990's, when Uranus was in Aquarius, the NASDAQ index didn't cease to exist. It lost 78% of its value within 30 months of its peak in March 2000. Many dot-com companies did go out of business. When Uranus ingressed into Pisces and crude oil soared to $147/barrel in July 2008, oil companies didn't go completely bust afterwards. Crude oil lost 77% of its value in the next six months. Yet afterwards, many oil companies did go bankrupt.

Uranus will make its first entrance into Taurus in May 2018, and remain mostly there from 2019 through 2025. Taurus not only rules currencies, but also banks and cattle (beef). I expect one, two, or all three of these sectors to complete a speculative peak by 2020, and then collapse, again 77-93%, with many companies in those fields going bankrupt. That's why I suggested that "Mothers, don't let your children grow up to be bankers. Let them grow up to be cowboys". But now that I think of it, cowboys might not be a desirable profession to enter either, since - as the name implies -cowboys make their living from cows, and cows are ruled by Taurus.

I am more concerned about banks, however. And that concern begins to come into play this week as the Sun and Saturn both ingress into Capricorn on the winter solstice, something that hasn't happened in nearly 150 years. Capricorn pertains to structures and systems, like governments and the banking system. Saturn and Capricorn are motivated to get things under control. Hence, I anticipate a stronger movement towards law and order, as well as national securities, around the world for the next three years. But the more things are steered to be "under control", the more vulnerable they become to major problems when sudden disruptions occur in that effort to control. And by the time Saturn conjuncts Pluto in January 2020, and is followed by Saturn in square aspect to Uranus in 2021-2022, the "controls" being initiated shortly could spin "out of control". Structures of tradition, and expectations that the collective have assumed regarding the dependability of those structures, may be shaken.

With Uranus in Taurus, one area of concern is, naturally, banks. Therefore, the ingress of the Sun and Saturn into Capricorn on the winter solstice this week could commence a new dynamic in government and banking that will have consequences in 2020-2022. Many (including me) have been encouraged by Donald Trump's elimination of many onerous regulations from government over business and banks that were created under the former administration, which led to such a long, weak, economic recovery - until now. I am concerned that this new movement of deregulation will start to retrograde itself, and soon we will see new types of controls (and maybe censorship) initiated, which becomes "regulation" under a different name.

There is, of course, a positive expression of this dynamic that is possible too. It has to do with the growing collective awareness of the importance of ethics and honesty, respect and accountability. If these principles are more valued under Saturn's movement into Capricorn, then there is hope - even great hope - regarding the changes ahead signified by Uranus moving into Taurus, even under its square from Saturn in 2021-2022. The election results in Alabama last week may be a precursor that these principles are becoming more elevated in America's collective psyche.

~~Longer-term thoughts~~ :

".To be continued (next week).

Announcements :

The EBook of Forecast 2018 and the print editions of Forecast 2018 are now completed and sent out to all who have pre-ordered! EBooks have been received, and print editions should be received in the next week - before Christmas. If not, call us. We have also received the printed copies on Friday, so we can now fill new orders with remaining copies. Order now and get your copy. It is relevant right now !.

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.

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MMA's annual Forecast Book : The Forecast 2018 Book printed edition is now done and is expected to be delivered late this week (on or before December 15). All those who have pre-ordered prior to Monday, December 11, will be included in that first mailing. The book is 200 pages, and packed with new information. You may still order the Forecast 2018 Book at the current price of $55.00 plus postage (or E-book with no postage). Keep in mind that there is only one printing each year, and the number of printed copies we order is 20% above the amount of printed copies pre-ordered by December 1. When they sell out, they are gone. In the last five years, the Forecast Book has sold out of all printed copies three times, including the past two years. Therefore, if you wish a copy of the Forecast 2018 printed edition, it is advisable to order now, before noon on Monday.

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!!! !!!

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This year's printed version of Forecast 2018 will also available in these languages:
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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...

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Upcoming Events :

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

February 4, 2018 : FORECAST 2018 WEBINAR. Details shortly. Or, call 248-626-3034 to sign up. It will not be posted on our website until holidays. Cost: $45.00.

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)!!!
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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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