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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 304,000 jobs in January, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The report follows a 35-day U.S. government shutdown. It also marks the 100th straight month of jobs growth. However, the report also included a sharp downward revision of December's jobs gains. January's wages also grew at a much slower-than-expected pace. - Fred Imbert, "Dow Rises After Strong Jobs Report, Post 6-Week Winning Streak", https://www.cnbc.com, February 1, 2019.

"The case for raising rates has weakened somewhat", Powell said during a news conference following this week's two-day Federal Open Market Committee meeting. The statement came after the FOMC decided to leave its benchmark interest rate target unchanged at 2.25 percent to 2.5 percent. In addition, the committee vowed to take a "patient" approach toward further hikes. - Jeff Cox, "Fed Chair Powell Says the Case for Raising Interest Rates 'Has Weakened' ". https://www.cnbc.com, January 30, 2019.

The amount of gold bought by central banks in 2018 reached the second highest annual total on record, according to the World Gold Council (WGC). Central banks bought the most gold by volume since 1967, according to the industry research firm, which also highlighted it was the largest amount since former U.S. President Nixon Richard's decision to end the dollar's peg to bullion in 1971. The WGC said the bulk of the buying was carried out by a handful of central banks with Russia leading the way as it looks to swap out dollars from its portfolio... The Federal Reserve is reported to hold the most, amounting for almost three quarters of the nation's foreign-exchange reserve pot. - Davide Reid, "Central Bank Gold Buying Hits Highest Level in Half a Century", https://www.cnbc.com, January 31, 2019.

The Jupiter-in-Sagittarius Bullish Express keeps charging right along. For the sixth straight week, and ever since the mini-crash from early October into December 24, many stocks markets of the world have been rising. On the day of the announcement, the Dow Jones Industrial Average leaped up 434 points, closing above 25,000 for the first time since December 4.

The Federal Reserve Board added energy to the rally last week when it announced it would pull back from raising short-term rates for the moment, a decision that markets cheered. Both stocks and treasuries soared on that announcement.

Commodities also liked the idea of stable interest rates. Gold and Silver both rallied smartly last week, with Gold trading above 1330 for the first time since last April. Ever since our special reports on Gold issued in August, when Gold fell to 1167, the yellow metal has been in a very bullish pattern, right in line with those reports pointing to the start of a new long-term 31.33-month cycle. The start of all long-term cycles is bullish. Silver also performed well last week, crossing above $16.00 for the first time in six months. Crude oil enjoyed a positive week as it closed above $55.00, a level not seen since November. Soybeans rallied to $9.30/bushel last week too, something not seen since June 2018. It still has further to go to get back to the levels it traded at before the trade dispute and tariffs started with China.

Short-Term Geocosmics and longer term thoughts :

"I think Donald Trump is unqualified to be the president. No one in America wants to see him removed from office and not re-elected than me. I can promise you I am not going to do anything to be a spoiler in all of this".

"Howard Schultz doesn't have the 'guts' to run for President! Watched him on 60 Minutes and I agree with hm that he is not the 'smartest person'. Besides, America already has that !" Trump tweeted. - Ronald J. Hansen, "Schultz Visits ASU, Vows Not to be a Spoiler in 2020", USA Today Network, January 31, 2019.

And there you have it. As questioned before, and now answered, Donald Trump is the smartest man in the world, in his objective (?) analysis. His base loves this confidence.

However, will he win in 2020 ? In play in 2020 are the conjunctions of three of the ten outmost planets in our solar system, which is a very rare geocosmic event. If we just look at the six possible conjunctions between Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, we will see that 2020 is the first year since 1993 that we have had a new synodic cycle involving such planets. That is a very long time between new synodic cycles involving these planets, and indicates that 2020 will be the end of many long-term planetary cycles and the start of many new ones. As a correlation, this also means it will be the end of several long-term political and economic cycles too, not to mention many long-term financial market cycles. It is why we have labeled 2019 as the "set up" for the powerful transformational changes we see coming up in 2020-2031. The theme will be "Something old, something new". And something major along the lines of what happened in 1960-1968, the last time Jupiter and Saturn rolled through Capricorn (the "old") together on their way to Aquarius and a series of major conjunctions and hard aspects of Saturn and Pluto involving Uranus (the "new"). We will discuss this topic in more detail in next week's Forecast 2019 Webinar (see Announcements below).

Yet, there is one thing that merits noting in regards to the entry of Howard Schultz, founder of Starbucks, in his decision to consider running for the office of USA President in 2020. During the times when Saturn and Pluto conjoin, nearby to the time of Jupiter conjunct Saturn, great leaders emerge upon the world stage. In particular, the Jupiter/Saturn conjunction of December 17-19, 2020 is extremely significant because it marks the start of a 200-year period when "The Great Mutation" will take effect. That is, each of the 20-year Jupiter/Saturn conjunctions for the next 200 years will shift from earth signs to air signs. It represents a major shift in the collective psychology, type of leadership and world dominance, and a change in the arc, or direction, of human history. To Mundane Astrologers, this is huge.

Shorter-term, Venus will enter Capricorn this Sunday, February 3, where it will remain until March 1. Venus in Capricorn will be very alert regarding fairness in long-term agreements and deals. The Capricorn wants to do business, and will seek a long-term arrangement. Venus wants such agreements to be balanced and fair, with each side receiving 50% of the benefits and making 50% of the sacrifices. It is an excellent planet-sign condition for achieving mutually beneficial compromises. Compromises will be the key word. Without compromise on both sides, there will be no deal or agreement. It is not apt to accept any effort in which others try to negotiate a one-sided advantage, or are unwillingly to make any concessions, although under Jupiter square Neptune, such efforts to gain an advantage are likely to be present. In February, we can see many situations arising where this dynamic will be present : the next step in the threat to shut down the government if the other side doesn't give in to its demands, the USA-China trade talks, and the next meeting scheduled in late February between President Trump and the North Korean leader Kim Jung-un.

Perhaps within the month we will see if indeed Mr. Trump is the smartest man (person) in the world. Or perhaps Xi Jinping, Kim Jung-un, or Nancy Pelosi. Venus in Capricorn suggests that the one who is the most fair and focused will carry the day. Venus in Capricorn values maturity. Those who exhibit impatience, aggression, or arrogance, or who seek to deceive others in order to gain an advantage, are not likely to fare very well during this month.

~~Longer-Term thoughts and Geocosmics :~~

To be continued (next week).

Announcements :

Note 1 : February 9, 2019 : MMA'S FORECAST 2020 LIVE WEBINAR, will take place on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 11:00 AM (MST). This is 1:00 PM EST, 6:00 PM GMT. In the comfort of your own home or office, you can tune into Raymond Merriman's annual worldwide webinar on Forecast 2019. This broadcast will address subjects from this year's Forecast 2019 Book, with updates on financial markets since the book was written in November 2018. Outlooks for the U.S. stock market, Gold and Silver, crude oil, and currencies (including Bitcoin) will be discussed. Cost is $45.00, and includes the slides of the presentation, plus a downloadable MP4 recording of the event. To reserve your spot in this live webinar broadcast, email us at customerservice@mmacycles.com, or call 1-248-626-3034, 1-800-662-3349.

Note 2 : Watch your inbox this weekend for a special MMA Super Bowl sale -one day only. Traders World magazine has just published an article I wrote on the Jupiter/Neptune set up in 2019 to the USA stock market. You may view it at tradersworld.com/issue72.pdf.

Note 3 : SPECIAL UPDATE REPORT ON THE EURO CURRENCY COMING OUT SOON TO MMA CYCLES SUBSCRIBERS!! MMA Currency Analyst and MMTA (Merriman Market Timing Academy) graduate Ulric Aspegren has completed an intensive study on the long-term cycles of the Euro currency, via the MMA Market Timing methodology as taught in the MMTA program. In this report he has identified another long-term cycles' breakdown that explains today's current Euro Currency pattern, and what it projects for the future. Aspegren has been the ICR (International Cycles Report) analyst on the U.S. Dollar and British Pound since its inception five years ago. His work has been excellent, and he will now be covering the Euro currency analysis for the monthly MMA Cycles Report starting with the February 19 issue. If you are not a subscriber to the monthly MMA Cycles Report, and are interested in receiving this special Euro report that will be issued this week on February 7, consider taking out a subscription, even a trial subscription. For more information, go to https://mmacycles.com > Services > Subscription Services > MMA Monthly Cycles Report.

Our monthly MMA Cycles : The monthly edition of the MMA 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 2019 Book is done and nearly sold out. The orders received as of January 4 have been shipped out. As of the close of business that day, less than 25 books remain. When those remaining copies are sold out, they are gone. There will be no second printing. At that point, the only way to read Forecast 2019 will be through the eBook, which is available now for delivery to your inbox! ORDER NOW, if you have not done so already, and make sure you receive your copy of Forecast 2019 before they sell out. For more information on this annual best seller, go to https://mmacycles.com => Products => Forecast 2019.You may also email MMA at customerservice@mmacycles.com, or call 1-248-626-3034, 1-800-662-3349.

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 2019 ephemeris and calendar (one month per page) with geocosmic signatures is included, as well as descriptions of the Mercury retrograde periods for 2019. 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 https://www.mmacycles.com and click the banner.

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This year's printed version of Forecast 2019 will also available in these languages :
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Upcoming Events :

February 9, 2019 : MMA'S 2019 WORLDWIDE "FORECAST 2019" LIVE WEBINAR, will take place on Saturday, February 9, 2019, 11:00 AM (MST). This is 1:00 PM EST, 6:00 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 2019 Book, with updates on financial markets since the book was written in November 2018. Outlooks for the U.S. stock market, Gold and Silver, crude oil, and currencies will be discussed. 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 this live webinar broadcast, contact us directly at 1-248-626-3034, 800-MMA-3349, or email us at customerservice@mmacycles.com , or register via our website at https:// mmacycles.com > Products > Webinars. 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.

March 9, 2019 : 10:30 AM - 4 PM. Nova Southwestern University, 3301 College Ave, Carl DeSantis Bldg, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. An all-day workshop on "Forecast 2019", by Raymond Merriman. Contact 954-296-1211. $50.

April 26, 2019 7 P.M. : Boulder, Colorado. "Forecasts for Financial Markets and USA Economy and Political climate : an evening with Ray Merriman. The location of this talk will be Room 9235 at the Naropa Nalanda Campus in Boulder, Colorado, 6287 Arapahoe Road, at the intersection of 63 rd and Arapahoe. The cost is $45 if registered before April 1, and $55 afterwards. Sponsored by ROMA, the Rocky Mountain Astrological Association. For registration, contact Patti Simmers at 720-989-8822, or via email at patti.simmers@comcast.net. Attendance will be limited to 80 persons. Sign up early.

June 8-16, 2019 : "Geocosmic Correlations to Trading Cycles", Beijing, China. A two-weekend intensive Market Trading workshop/retreat with Raymond Merriman. This 32-hour class intensive workshop will focus on the primary cycle and its phases - the half-primary, major, and trading cycles - and how to determine when they are due. Then, we will identify geocosmic signatures - Levels 1, 2, and 3 - as the basis for calculating CRDs (Critical Reversal Dates), to narrow the time band down for an important cycle reversal. Within that time, we will identify and discuss specific technical and charting tools that will further enhance the timing of a major market reversal, and the price target range to look for. In this analysis, we will also explore the use of 60- 30-, and 5-minutes charts for even more accurate entry and exit points. With these tools, we will then construct a daily and/or weekly trading plan, as used in MMA Daily and Weekly Reports, using current market situations. The workshop will take place on the weekends of June 8-9 and June 15-16. During the week, participants will have the option of taking tours with other MMA students to exciting areas of China. The cost for this unique and valuable trading retreat is $4000 (discounts will be available to subscribers of MMA Reports). For further information, please contact MMA at customerservice@mmacycles.com or call 1-248-626-3034 or 1-800-MMA-3349.

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!

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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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