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U.S. stocks tumbled Friday after President Trump posted on Truth Social that he may cancel a planned meeting with China's president and is considering "a massive increase in tariffs" on Chinese products. The selloff was steep enough to wipe out weekly gains by the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq composite. "The unexpected resurrection of the trade war triggered a selloff", said Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA Research. "What investors are most worried about is this trade war along with softening employment trends resulting in a recession". Heather Gillars, "Trump's Threat on Higher China Tariffs Wipes Out Stocks' Weekly Gains", www.wsj.com, October 10, 2025.

It was a pretty amazing week for financial markets. Then again, this is also a pretty amazing time band for geocosmic activity. Both Mars in the critical section of Scorpio and heliocentric Mercury in the critical section of Sagittarius were outlined in our recent special reports on Gold and Bitcoin as ideal times for all-time highs. The precise timing given in those reports did not disappoint as all-time highs were recorded in U.S. stock indices, Gold, and Bitcoin in our highlighted geocosmic time band of October 7-15, with a special emphasis on the moon in Gemini on Friday, October 10. Once there, the floor fell out, right on time.

The U.S. stock markets registered new all-time highs (ATH) in the S&P and NASDAQ on Thursday, October 9. The DJIA gave an accompanying intermarket divergence sign by failing to make a new high last week. It's all-time high remained intact from the week before on October 3. Gold made a new ATH on Wednesday October 8, followed by Silver's retest of its 1980 all-time high the next day just shy of $50.00. Bitcoin's ATH was slightly earlier, October 6,at 126,223, but right within the lunar cycle time band given for a primary and possibly longer-term cycle crest of September 29-October 9. On Friday, October 10, the DJIA fell 878 points and Bitcoin fell to a low of 104,782, the largest decline in each since President Trump's earlier tariff-induced panic of early April, almost exactly 6 months ago.

W.D. Gann would love the six-month interval since the April lows, as do we. In early April, the markets recovered quickly. I wouldn't be so sure of a repeat this time, as markets are in a different phase of their cycle now. back then it was in the time band for a 3-year cycle low. It was due for a rally once that trough was in. Now there is ample time left in primary cycle of each of these markets for lower prices ahead.

On the other hand, this is a powerful geocosmic reversal period with Venus entering Libra this week and making a grand trine with Uranus and Pluto, while also in opposition to both Saturn and Neptune (read Pouyan's comments below). We can't rule out that this RD coincides with a half- or full primary cycle trough. But since it has also coincided with the new all-time highs, that seems the more important cycle labeling for this geocosmic reversal period. Another interesting factoid to keep in mind is that Venus enters Libra on October 13 for the next 3.5 weeks. This ingress tends to be more bullish historically for stocks but also has a high correlation to an important low in Silver.

Short-Term Geocosmics by Pouyan Zolfagharnia :

" The hostage deal, which President Trump announced from the White House on Wednesday, promises to close a major wound opened by the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks in southern Israel and give momentum to the effort to end a two-year war that has left tens of thousands of Gazans dead and the enclave in ruins".

• By Summer Said, Jared Malsin, and Anat Peled, "Israeli Government Approves Hostage Deal Setting a Cease-Fire in Gaza" The Wall Street Journal, October 9, 2025.

My wife calls me "Dr. Doom" and complains that my astrological forecasts are oftentimes too negative. Yet we are in a unique period where the cosmos is more optimistic and offers great hope. This was captured by Ray in the Forecast 2025 book, published last December. Looking at the Autumn ingress chart, Ray made the following forecast :

" The Sun forms a 9th house stellium (conjunctions) with Mercury and the Moon also in Libra. These are favorable combinations in and of themselves. They indicate new initiatives with laws, embarking upon the task of finding common ground that all parties can support. It works especially well with the nation's international allies. They support the U.S., and the U.S. supports them. Treaties with many nations, especially in Europe and even Asia, look to be successfully started.

There are two interesting chart patterns. One is a grand air trine between the Sun, Uranus, and Pluto, indicating great discoveries and applications in technology. The other is a peculiar Yod formation ("Hand of God") in this and the previous ingress charts. Here, we find the Sun as the midpoint of a sextile between Venus and Mars. The Sun not only makes a grand air trine but also opposes Saturn and Neptune, whereas Venus and Mars form quincunxes to Saturn and Neptune. This "Hand of God" signature indicates that fate, or karma, may be unfolding, and the destinies of the U.S. and China (or other nations) are being carried out as a result of
1) its prior actions and
2) the reaction to the results of those prior activities. If handled maturely and with a degree of accountability and acceptance of responsibility, past "offenses" can be rectified. One must be willing to acknowledge their role in harmful historical events. Doing so can lead to redemption and forgiveness, and all parties can bury the past with a sense of closure and of being heard. The hurtful issues can finally be addressed, and the parties can move forward together in a spirit of greater trust. It sounds unlikely and perhaps impossible. But the cosmos moves in mysterious ways and offers opportunities like this during such rare celestial patterns.

From the markets' perspective, this also suggests a new bull trend in Gold or a resumption or acceleration of a bull trend.

Next up is Venus in opposition to Saturn and Neptune, and at the same time in a grand air trine to Uranus and Pluto, October 11-17. This just reinforces the positive dynamics discussed when the Sun made the same aspects at the start of the Autumnal Equinox. The difference here is that Venus is involved, which creates excitement about working and meeting other people. Charisma and attraction are strong, and people want to connect and do something together that is positive for the world or for the nation. There is an excitement about a newness of the energy afoot. This also portends new trends in fashion and style. In world governments, alliances may forge new agreements and work initiatives. It is all very futuristic ".

I am currently assisting Ray in writing the Forecast 2026 book, and I can say with confidence that there is truly no other almanac like it. The depth of research, precision, and clarity it offers are exceptional. For anyone seeking unprecedented insight into the patterns shaping the year ahead, this is an invaluable resource, and a work of both diligence and genuine foresight that stands unmatched in its field.

With the Sun in partnership sign of Libra, diplomacy appears to have reached a triumph. The ruler of Libra, Venus, the planet of love and peace will be returning to its home on Monday. Hopefully, the world will see the remaining hostages and the war-ridden Palestinians allowed to return to what little remains of their homes and start rebuilding their lives.

Over the coming week, we have the Venus grand trine with Uranus and Pluto going exact on the October 14 critical reversal date. This is a powerful alignment on the cusp of the air signs: Venus is on 0 o Libra, Uranus 0 o Gemini, and Pluto 1 o Aquarius. It is symbolic of harmony, effortless exchange, communication, social ideas, building alliances, conceptual breakthroughs, collective synergy, renewal of human networks, revolutionary ideas and change. Right on the start of Air signs, this pattern carries inaugural power and indicates new beginnings and hope.

Yet, the main driver for peace and the critical pivot, appears to have come because of one rash and miscalculated decision by Benjamin Netanyahu, when he launched an airstrike on Qatar. He made this decision on the Lunar eclipse, with the Sun and South Node conjunct to his natal Saturn, and transiting Mars conjunct his natal Moon. These placements are suggestive of a person reacting aggressively and out of emotional (Moon) heat (Mars), losing (South Node) valuable trust and integrity (Saturn) that was built over many years.

This brings us to the solar eclipse of September 21, positioned in orb of 0° Libra and in opposition to the Saturn-Neptune conjunction at 0° Aries. Falling across the world axis, this alignment marked a profound turning point in global affairs and new beginnings. Significantly, the eclipse occurred on the eve of the United Nations General Assembly, as many Western nations announced their historic recognition of the State of Palestine, a moment when celestial and political cycles seemed to mirror one another in their call for balance, resolution, and renewal.

Over the past week we have seen Gold, Silver, Bitcoin, and numerous financial markets breaking out to new ATH. Yet, it was Gold's break of $4,000 per troy ounce that was dominating the front pages. There is an interesting correlation I would like to share this week between the price of Gold, the Israel-Hamas war, and the transit of Mars through the sign of Scorpio. Mars is the traditional planet of war and the ruler of metals. Gold formed its 50-week trough at 1823.50 on October 6, 2023, a day before the Hamas attack. Mars ingressed into Scorpio on October 12, 2023, and takes 2 years to go around the zodiac. Therefore, Mars has made a full rotation and is currently transiting Scorpio again. We have seen Gold rally over 123% during this period. Whilst this rally is not purely driven by the Israel-Hamas conflict, I would expect the peace deal to allow the precious metals to 'take a breath'. For more insight into our forecast and price targets, I would highly recommend watching the recent Micro Webinar on Bitcoin, Gold, and Silver hosted by Ray Meriman and Wyatt Fellows, or consider purchasing one of our reports.

We find ourselves in a rare and peaceful alignment, a moment to breathe, to reconnect, and to remember our shared humanity. It feels as though a long shadow has finally lifted, offering us the clarity to act with kindness and purpose. As Saadi reminds us in The Gulistan, Chapter 1, "On the Conduct of Kings" :

" Human beings are members of a whole,
In creation of one essence and soul.
If one member is afflicted with pain,
Other members uneasy will remain.
If you have no sympathy for human pain,
The name of human you cannot retain ".

~~Longer-Term Thoughts and opinion :~~

To be continued (next week).

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Note 1 : IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! THE "ANNUAL MMA FORECAST 2026 PRE-PUBLICATION SALE" STARTS AUGUST 11!!!!
The sale runs through October 31 and features our once-a-year discounts on both the annual Forecast book and MMA subscription reports.

During this pre-order period, the Forecast 2026 print edition will be available at the discounted price of $55, and the eBook version at $45. and the best deal on MMA subscription reports is also offered at this time ! Save 10% on any subscription of $275 or more with the purchase of Forecast 2026 . After the pre-order event ends on November 1, the retail price of the Forecast 2026 print edition increases to $66, and the eBook to $55. Subscription reports will also return to their regular prices. Order now and save big bucks !.

MMA will also offer a special bundle discount for those who wish to order both the eBook and printed editions of Forecast 2026 for $75. The eBook typically becomes available 1-2 weeks before the print edition and avoids delays caused by the postal system-especially for those living overseas. However, many readers prefer the print edition, so ordering both through the Forecast 2026 Bundle makes sense. You will receive the Forecast 2026 eBook on December 15, and your print copy will be mailed in mid-December.

MMA's annual Forecast book is an astrology-themed almanac that has served students of cycles and markets since 1976. It provides a cyclical outlook of the collective world psychology, the national economy, geopolitical developments, sociocultural trends, and potential weather and natural disasters - as well as financial market projections for the U.S. stock market, U.S. Treasury market, interest rates, Gold and Silver, currencies (the Euro, British Pound, Swiss Franc, and Japanese Yen), Bitcoin, Crude Oil, and Grain markets (Corn, Wheat, and Soybeans). A scorecard of the 2025 forecasts is posted on the MMA website as of August 27. Of note is that the eight critical reversal dates (CRDs) for the U.S. stock market, and nine CRDs for the Soybean market, have all been accurate within three trading days - most within just one day !.

The print version of the book is approximately 225 pages, 8.5" × 11", including several charts, and has set the standard for all astrological almanacs over the past 50 years.

The pre-publication ordering period just began mid-August, and one of the first orders we received came with this note of gratitude :

I ordered the Forecast 2026 book - this time in print - as I would like to have this 50th edition as a souvenir to remind me of the great insights I've received since reading your analysis and, more importantly for me, your view on life. - R.D., Netherlands.

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Note 2 : The perfect Holiday gift "JUPITER REPORT" - YOUR MOMENTS OF OPPORTUNITY" IS NOW AVAILABLE and makes an excellent holiday gift for your family and friends!!! .

The Jupiter Report was first introduced one year ago, in late September 2024. If you were one of the first to order then, it is time to update your outlook for the next year. The cost of your 14-month Jupiter Report is $69. However, starting next week, we will launch a special one-year anniversary sale at $55 (a 21.5% discount) for those who order their next 14-month Jupiter Report . Stay tuned for this special announcement and offer, which will be sent out to everyone on our free weekly column distribution list. If you are not on our weekly column distribution list and wish to receive this special offer, go to our website at www.mmacycles.com and sign up !

The Jupiter Report is written by Raymond Merriman. It is a 30- to 40-page report that all traders (and even non-traders) will find highly valuable. It identifies the times during the year when Jupiter transits are highlighted in your natal chart and explains the meaning of Jupiter's transits to your natal planets and angles over a 14-month period (including one month before your order date and one month after the year ends). As an added bonus, each transit is ranked on a scale from -3 to +3 in terms of favorability for trading. Traders may find this especially valuable! Would you like to know when you are under a +3 transit and therefore most likely to experience trading success ? Or a -3 transit, with a stronger-than-usual potential for misjudgments and losses ?.

The Jupiter Report will also make an excellent holiday or birthday gift. So, stay tuned for this special announcement coming your way this week from MMA !.

Here is a recent letter from our options expert, Derek Panaia, to the Options+ group, which closed out exceptional gains on five option trades presented in the July 13 webinar :

On a side note, I started using MMA's Jupiter Report this year, so I only have a few months of history with it. But my first positive Jupiter aspects came in March/April this year. I was trading copper and had made a nice long trade and started buying puts for a dip. The puts did nothing for a week or so, then copper prices collapsed, and my puts went up sharply in one week. This started exactly on the same day my Jupiter Report showed a positive aspect. Well, fast forward a few months, and I have copper put spreads (the same put spreads you guys bought), and yesterday copper prices collapsed, and the puts made a lot of money. And guess what ? This was one day before my Jupiter aspects started positive again. For me, it is amazing how accurate this report has been. I just wanted to share this, FWIW. The Jupiter Report from MMA is not very expensive, so if you guys use astrology in your trading, you might want to check it out

Note 3 : The monthly MMA Technology Cycles Report by Wiebke Held was issued last week. The first issue was launched some months ago and prepared readers for an imminent decline in the NASDAQ, which started immediately after that report was released.
Wiebke's excellent two-year research papers were based on extensive studies of long-, intermediate-, and short-term cycles in the NASDAQ spot index (not futures). This report differs in style and substance from the other MMA monthly reports (it is more condensed and less technical). It provides an outlook not only for the NASDAQ but also for the QQQ (ETF) and specific technology stocks such as Microsoft, Google, NVIDIA, TSLA, and Apple. It will also include unique CRDs (critical reversal dates) specific to the NASDAQ, based on Held's meticulous research. Focusing on the NASDAQ is crucial because of the outsized role technology will play in financial markets - especially with Pluto already in Aquarius for the next 20 years and Uranus about to enter Gemini for seven years starting in July 2025. Truly, this will be an exciting report, highlighting many new features of our technology renaissance. This is the future of market timing applications in this "New Aira".
If you want to receive the next issue of this new report, sign up now by clicking here.
Wiebke Held was the special guest on last week's Geocosmic Week in Review and Look Ahead , with Gianni Di Poce. You can view this interview now by clicking here.

Note 4 : The MMA Grain Cycles Report was issued last week. Written by top MMA Grains Analyst Wyatt Fellows, this monthly report is a must for those who trade or farm Soybeans, Corn, and/or Wheat, as Wyatt himself does. These reports are very important now because of the approaching 36-year synodic (conjunction) cycle of Saturn and Neptune, which has a strong historical correlation to long-term cycles in all grain markets. This is a drought cycle. To subscribe to this excellent monthly report, click here.
If you trade grains or are in the farming business and need an accurate timing and understanding of when to hedge your crop, this report is not to be missed! To order, click here.

Note 5 : THE MMA WEEKLY YouTube show Geocosmic Week in Review and Look Ahead, with Gianni Di Poce, is now conducted on Wednesday evenings !. Each 5-15 minute FREE episode reviews the market activity of the past week and offers a preview of the geocosmic signatures in effect for the next week and beyond. You may subscribe to MMA's YouTube Channel today at no cost and get alerted when a new weekly episode is released! Tune in on Wednesday evenings to hear Gianni and his guests update financial markets on YouTube!

Note 6 : The September ISSUE OF THE MMA Monthly Cycles Report Plus+, edited by Pouyan Zolfagharnia, was released last week. This mid-month addendum to the MMA Cycles Report features Pouyan's outlook on Gold, Silver, NASDAQ, and Crude Oil. It includes stunning graphics and charts (people love it!). The report contains more illustrations and references to geocosmics than most MMA Cycles reports and is available only to subscribers of the MMA Monthly Cycles Report. If you wish to try this month's addendum along with the latest issue of the MMA Monthly Cycles Report, sign up online at the link above. A subscription for a monthly copy of both reports is $55. This includes the most recent June issue of the MMA Cycles Report and the June MMA Cycles Report Plus+ addendum coming out this week. For further information and ordering instructions, please click here.

Note 7 : The MMA Monthly ETF Report by Gianni Di Poce was released last week.
Many have asked about a monthly report on Bitcoin, and the Monthly ETF Report does this via BITO, the ETF on Bitcoin. Written by MMA market analyst Gianni Di Poce, the ETF is a monthly newsletter that everyone trading ETFs is encouraged to read, especially those that seek less risky trading venues than futures. This report covers 8 ETFs on a monthly basis for readers. The ETFs include : SPY (S&P 500), GDX (gold miners), BITO (Bitcoin), TLT (+20-year Treasuries), USO (Crude Oil), XLV (healthcare), XLK (technology), and XHB (homebuilders). This is a report that was requested by popular demand and Gianni's insights and strategies are excellent. For further information, click here.

Note 8 : THE MONTHLY MMA CHINESE SHANGHAI STOCK MARKET (SSE) REPORT was issued last week. It looks like the SSE has completed its 5.5-year cycle low earlier this year with its lowest price since January 2019. And as of last week, SSE has soared nearly 17% in the past month. For information on subscribing to this report and the ETF that follows it, click here.

Note 9 : MMA'S FREE WEEKLY COLUMN IS NOW ON SPOTIFY, APPLE, AND AMAZON PODCAST! Now you can listen to a podcast of this weekly column by Thomas Miller on Saturdays ! Just follow Merriman Market Analyst on Spotify or Apple to listen to all our episodes. New Podcast episodes will be released every weekend. This is a FREE service and is available to everyone. Checkout out our Podcasts on Apple, Spotify, and Apple Music. It makes for great listening!.

Note 10 : The MMA Solar-Lunar App now offers reversal signals on the DJIA, NASDAQ, Gold, and Silver to all subscribers! .

Now there will be four markets with daily weighted values provided, which includes DJIA, NASDAQ, Gold, and Silver.

This app is an ideal tool to have in your back pocket if you are a short-term swing trader looking for high-probability dates that identifies isolated lows and highs in the DJIA, Gold, or Silver markets. Since it was first three months ago, it has been uncannily accurate in identifying swing lows and highs in each market. It is available only on Apple products (iPhone and iPad) at this time, although we are getting close to developing it on Android phones too, maybe by the end of this year.

How does it work ?. Based on historical frequencies, the higher the weighted value, the greater the probability of a swing trade reversal for the next 1-7 trading days (usually 2-5 days). Built into the app are instructions for ideal setups and explanatory FAQs. It's pretty amazing!.

P.S. : The MMA Solar/Lunar App gives each market an average of one trade per week every five trading day. The Solar/Lunar App is designed for "swing trades" looking for 2-5% moves from isolated lows or highs. If you like active trading signals based on solar/lunar combinations, the MMA App is for you!.

To learn more about the MMA App, click here. To order the app, go to Apple's App store and type in Merriman Solar/Lunar Reversals.

SPECIAL ALERT : We are working on a Bitcoin and Ethereum Luar App. Projected release date is late January-February. Stay tuned for information ON HOW TO ORDER.

Note 11 : New book on "ESOTERIC ECONOMICS" by Gianni Di Poce is now available !!!.
This is an excellent book introducing the correlation of geocosmic studies to the fields of economic and financial markets. In many ways, it is the perfect book to launch one's journey into the world of financial astrology. But it is more than that. It provides an excellent description of economics and financial markets, then beautifully ties each of these fields together. It is not only a book for those beginning this journey, but one that also provides a clear understanding of how economics works, on both a practical and esoteric level.
Gianni is a well-respected MMA analyst and also served as the director and main instructor of the MMTA2 and MMTA3 (Merriman Market Timing Academy) courses from 2021 to 2024. He was specially tutored by Raymond Merriman in the MMA methodology from 2019 through 2020 for this role. Gianni also holds a Bachelors of Science in Economics from the University of Michigan.
The cost of this excellent 288-page book is $55 for the softcover or $60 for the hardcover, plus postage. It is also available as an eBook (no postage) for $50. To order, click here.

Note 12 : RECORDINGS OF MMA'S SPECIAL SIX-WEEK COURSE ON "THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF GEOCOSMIC STUDIES FOR FINANCIAL MARKET TIMING" ARE NOW AVAILABLE!!! Led by Gianni Di Poce and backed up by Ray Merriman, this course is designed to teach students the basic principles of planets, signs, and aspects (including retrograde and direct stations) as used in MMA's market timing methodology - one of its most important tools. The course explains which planets and signs rule the various sectors of the economy and financial markets. In addition, it covers how to use an ephemeris and astrological software (Solar Fire) for important routines such as calculating charts, generating transit "hit lists", and identifying signs, ingresses, planetary stations, and aspects - the essential cosmic features necessary for determining market reversal periods.
The course is especially useful for those interested in taking the MMTA4 program, which begins on September 27, or for anyone who wishes to deepen their astrological knowledge. The cost for these six introductory lessons, which last about two hours each, is $300. This is a great opportunity to learn basic astrology from a master economic astrologer! Click here to order now!.

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Our monthly MMA Cycles Report : The monthly edition of the MMA Montly Cycles Report (ICR) and its companion MMA Japanese Cycles and MMA European Cycles reports will be released this week, via posting on our web site, or attachment via direct emails, for subscribers. If you are subscriber to any these monthly reports and did not receive it, let us know at once via our email or our email.

With both Saturn and Mercury recently turning retrograde, the stock market and Copper making new all-time highs, and the Euro reaching a multi-month high, this is a period that can coincide with significant turns in several financial markets. In fact, they appear to have started.

Each issue includes our outlook for the U.S. stock market, Gold, Silver, Copper, Treasuries, the Euro currency, Crude Oil, and Soybeans. The MMA Monthly Cycles Report also provides MMA's original geocosmic critical reversal dates (CRDs) and solar/lunar reversal dates for traders over the next several weeks, as well as trading strategies for position traders.

- 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.
One month trial subscriptions are available for this service for $35.00, which includes the current issue.
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Upcoming Events :

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 : OPTIONS WEBINAR WITH DEREK PANAIA AND GUESTS, NOON EST.Stay tuned for details coming in mid-October. For now, save the date ! A new subscription service to Derek's "Options Plus" group will begin right after that webinar for those who are serious about options trading.

Disclaimer and proper use of this information : Futures and options trading involve the risk of large losses as well as large gains.

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 G...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 whento 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 forecast 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 often cite 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 may affect human activity in the times to come. The author (Merriman) will do this from the perspective of a cycles 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 the psychological dynamics that underlie (or coincide with) the news events and their potential effect on financial markets.

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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