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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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The U.S. economy added a disappointing 148,000 jobs in December while the unemployment rate held at 4.1 percent, according to a closely watched Labor Department report Friday. Economists surveyed by Reuters had been expecting nonfarm payrolls to grow by 190,000. The total was well below the November pace of 252,000. An unexpected loss of 20,000 retail positions during the holiday season held back the headline number. - Jeff Cox, www.cnbc.com, January 5, 2018.

The deadly winter storm that buried parts of the East Coast in more than a foot of snow brought historic flooding to Boston and its suburbs, where residents scrambled Friday morning to clean up ahead of a dangerous cold snap that could affect more than 100 million Americans. - Erik Ortiz, "East Coast Blizzard Unleashes Epic Flooding Ahead of Dangerous Cold", www.nbcnews.com/weather, January 5, 2018.

The New Year begins with a bang. January 1 is a full moon, and the next day, January 2, Uranus turns direct in Aries. This implies very stormy and bitterly cold weather. Northern regions may experience record snowfall, causing accidents and blockages of traffic, and disruption of vital services. - Forecast 2018, Page 120, by Raymond Merriman, written in November 2017 (www.mmaycles.com).

I miss the beautiful people and my friends in Michigan, but I am glad I moved to Arizona full time this year, where the weather has been sunny every day and a pleasant 70-75° high for the past six weeks. But, as the New Year gets underway, the rest of the United States has suffered one of the worst blizzards and coldest conditions ever, completely consistent with the geocosmic set up of this time, as outlined in our just-released Forecast 2018 Book.

However, the weather had no debilitating effect upon stock markets of the world, many of which continued soaring to multi-year or new all-time highs. Crude oil soared to its highest level in over 30 months, but that may have been influenced somewhat by the perceived (and real) need for more heating oil, due to the extreme cold conditions. And Bitcoin ended the week with another huge rally up over $1600 on Friday.

In the USA, for example, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 25,295, a new all-time high. The NASDAQ and S&P did the same. All of this is occurring one day ahead of the powerful Mars/Jupiter conjunction in Scorpio. Mars rules excitement and volume (high energy), and Jupiter rules optimism and hopefulness. American businesses are hopeful and optimistic that the Trump economic programs will result in greater economic prosperity, beginning first with the lifting of onerous Obama regulations and worries that SEC regulators would come after their businesses and fine them for violations they didn't even know existed, or couldn't afford to fight. Next, the passage of the new corporate tax bill, reducing tax rates from 39% to 21%, has given businesses a renewed sense of optimism about their future income and profit potential. Of course, anti-business (or anti-Trump) people hate this new windfall for corporations, lamenting that corporations already have plenty of cash on hand (which is mostly true), but our job is not to argue that, but rather point out reasons why the stock market appears to be on steroids with no upside end in sight. Corporations are apt to start spending - rather than hoarding - again, now that they believe it is safe to do so. The only problem is that so-called tax breaks for the middle and lower classes were not really that great, so unless the corporations actually do hire more people and provide higher wages, who is going to be able to spend more money, given that the average consumer debt load is so high? With Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn (debt), I am not so sure consumers will spend much more money, as the administration seems to think. I don't think they have much more money to spend, as their credit is probably maxed out.

Short-Term Geocosmics and longer-term thoughts :

In fact, he praises (the Fed) for understanding exactly what was needed when it (economic crisis) burst : by slashing short-term interest rates to zero and buying bonds, it engineered the right combination of economic growth, debt write-offs, and low interest rates. The problem is that with interest rates and premia near all-time lows and debt and asset values near all-time high, there's little fuel to repeat the process. Just as the Fed can't cut rates much, it can't raise them much either, or debt servicing would swamp cash flow and asset prices would sink. Thus, Mr. Ray Dalio sees years of low interest rates, and while he thinks stocks are fairly valued, returns to a typical stock-bond portfolio over the next decade will be around zero after inflation and taxes. - Greg Ip, "Hedge-Find Titan Puts Away the Punch Bowl", Wall Street Journal, January 4, 2018.

But is it really safe for corporations again ? And if so, will it remain safe for long with Saturn now moving into the government-controlling sign of Capricorn and remaining there for the next three years ?.

One question I get asked a lot lately is what - besides a war or natural disaster - could cause the stock market to fall ? Well, I am not sure that either a natural disaster or war would bring the stock market down, for then there would be an even greater need to rebuild all the damage and manufacture new war machines and weapons. But I could see things like Ray Dalio points out in the quote above, and even problems that could arise if Mr. Trump repudiates existing trade agreements and starts to create tariffs (taxes on imports, thus starting trade wars). I can also foresee the possibility of increasing inflation, causing the Fed to raise rates more aggressively than planned, stalling the current economic boom. That happened the last time that Saturn and Pluto were in their Balsamic phase to one another (last 45° before the conjunction). The last conjunction was in 1982, and the next one will be in 2020. And, I could see a jolt to the stock market if Mr. Trump fires Robert Mueller, as many of his supporters are calling upon him to do. That would open the door widely for demands of Trump's impeachment, and/or social unrest.

Yet, these issues are not likely to spring up that soon. Saturn is still in trine aspect to Uranus into September 2018, and Jupiter is still in trine aspect to Neptune into August 2018. Unless the DJIA starts to fall back below 21,600, the 6.5- and 4-year cycles are still pointed up.

But that doesn't mean there will not be some corrections along the way, and those corrections can still be timed fairly well via geocosmic signatures. In fact, one of those possibilities may be unfolding right now. January 8-14 will find the Sun, Venus, and Pluto forming a sextile with transiting Mars and Jupiter, while also forming a square to Uranus. If Uranus wasn't involved, we could be more confident that this would indicate a top in stocks and a sharp reversal down. It very well could, anyway. But with Uranus highlighted, the stock market could also continue to explode to new highs - higher than anyone thinks - for Uranus can just as often be a reversal of a sharp magnitude, as a breakout to new all-time highs, well above any resistance zone.

This is all quite possibly bullish for metals too, especially now that Mars is in Scorpio. This planet/sign combination has a well-documented history with strong rallies in Gold, as already observed since it started in early December. The passage ends January 26, but the Mars-in-Scorpio high could come in before then. After an important pullback, however, Gold could go even higher, contrary to the outlook of many market analysts who see little reason to own Gold now that stocks are doing so well. They don't always move in opposite directions - just when Jupiter is highlighted.

~~Longer-term thoughts~~ :

To be continued (next week).

Announcements :

RAY MERRIMAN'S 2018 WORLDWIDE "FORECAST 2018" LIVE WEBINAR, will take place on Saturday, February 3, 2018, 11:45 AM (MST). This is 1:45 PM EST, 6:45 PM GMT. This is a change from the prior announcement that it would take place on February 4, but that is Super Bowl Sunday, and I am a sports fan. In the comfort of your own home or office, you can tune into Raymond Merriman's annual worldwide webinar on "Forecast 2018". This broadcast will address subjects from this year's Forecast 2018 Book, with updates on financial markets since the book was written in November 2017. Outlooks for the U.S. stock market, Gold and Silver, and Currencies will be discussed, plus questions from attendees. Cost is $45.00, and includes the slides of the presentation, plus a downloadable MP4 recording of the event, within 72 hours afterwards. To reserve your spot in the live broadcast, contact us directly at 1-248-626-3034, 800-MMA-3349, or email at mmacyclessstaff @gmail.com, or register via our website at www.mmacycles.com. Reserve early, as all previous webinars reserved for maximum 100 attendees have been sold out. If unable to attend, you can pre-order MP4 recordings, which will be delivered as soon as they are available - within 72 hours after the live webinar.

We are having a special offering on the "2018 Calendar Bundle" through January 15, containing the 2018 color-coded calendar (of planetary signatures plus post retrograde and direct time bands for highs and lows in Gold). This calendar and lists identify the Level 1, 2, and 3 signatures for both Gold and the DJIA in 2018. You can purchase both products for $195 during this special offering. These are the tools I use when writing the annual Forecast Book. It is a great way to start off the New Year with market timing tools that are very valuable. Go to there for information on this special New Year's offering.

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 : 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 and click the banner.

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This year's printed version of Forecast 2018 will also available in these languages:
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Japanese : at http://merriman.jp

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Upcoming Events :

January 20, 2018 : Phoenix, AZ. "FORECAST 2018 AND THE GREAT RESET". 1:00 - 4:30, at the Granite Reef Senior Center in Scottsdale, AZ . 1700 N Granite Reef Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257. The talk is from 1 - 4:30 . The cost for guests is $25.00. It is first come, first serve (no advance reservations). We will try to get a phone number and email for more information next week. In meantime, you can call : 602-625-4721

February 3, 2018 : FORECAST WORLDWIDE LIVE WEBINAR. Starts at 11:45 AM MST, or 1:45 PM EST and 6:45 PM, GMT. In the comfort of your own home or office, you can tune into Raymond Merriman's annual worldwide webinar on " Forecast 2018. " This broadcast will address subjects from this year's Forecast 2018 Book , with updates on financial markets since the book was written in November 2017. Outlooks for the U.S. stock market, Gold and Silver, and Currencies will be discussed, plus questions from attendees. Cost is $45.00, and includes the slides of the presentation, plus a downloadable MP4 recording of the event, within 72 hours afterwards. To reserve your spot in the live broadcast, contact us directly at 1-248-626-3034, 800-MMA-3349, or email at customerservice@mmacycles.com, or register via our website at www.mmacycles.com. Reserve early, as all previous webinars reserved for maximum 100 attendees have been sold out. If unable to attend, you can pre-order the MP4 recordings, which will be delivered as soon as they are available - within 72 hours after the live webinar.

February 17, 2018 : Miami, Florida, "Forecasts 2018 and the Great Reset". This lecture/workshop will outline the major geocosmic signatures in effect in 2018 (and beyond), and their correlation to the political and economic trends for the year, both globally and nationally. The cosmic patterns of 2018-2020 are especially relevant to the leadership of the USA and its Federal Reserve Board. The decisions to be made will likely have long-term consequences, for better or worse, to the US Dollar, interest rates, stocks, and precious metals. In turn, this could have a direct impact upon the financial condition of both businesses and individuals. Contact mysticmimi@gmail.com for more info.

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.

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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