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Note 1 : 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.

Note 2 : Writer for this week is Pouyan Zolfagharnia, MMA Analyst, Plus monthly report, which covers Gold, Silver, NASDAQ, and Crude Oil.

Review :

"In a primetime address, Trump said the U.S. is going to hit them extremely hard over the next two to three weeks. We're going to bring them back to the stone ages, where they belong".

He described the war as an investment in the future for Americans and suggested the military operation could end within a month.

Trump also said allies that depend on Middle East oil that shipped through the Strait of Hormuz-which Iran has effectively shut-should "go to the strait and just take it, protect it, use it for yourselves".

-By Ronnie Harui and Sherry Qin, "Oil Rises, Asian Equities Fall as Trump Signals Further Military Strikes on Iran," The Wall Street Journal, April 2, 2026.

Things do not appear to be going his way, particularly as the president turns to increasingly aggressive rhetoric toward both allies and adversaries. Ordinary Americans are feeling the pinch along with the rest of the world when it comes to the Strait of Hormuz. As the conflict continues to escalate and the administration fails to achieve its goals, a series of fundamental themes is likely to follow. Crude Oil prices will continue to increase, driving inflationary expectations higher and, consequently, pushing bond yields upward. In this environment, Gold and Silver may come under pressure as investors gravitate toward assets offering stronger yields, which, in turn, can push up the U.S. Dollar. At the same time, heightened uncertainty is likely to trigger a broader retreat from risk, leading to sell-offs across equity markets and cryptocurrencies alike.

Whilst we have seen a nice bounce in most equity markets, I remain skeptical about how high they will rally in the intermediate term, given the ongoing risk of escalation in the Middle East. The Nasdaq outperformed the S&P 500 and DJIA, rallying by over 6% following Trump's announcement that negotiations with the Iranians are going well (before his speech above). The European markets fared better as they have been trying to distance themselves from the conflict. These markets found the bottom a week earlier, with the UK FTSE 100 rallying over 8% and the German DAX just under 7%.

The intermarket divergence was present in Asia too, with the Japanese Nikkei and India's Nifty finding a bottom this week, whilst the Chinese SSE Composite found a bottom the prior week, and Australia's ASX bottomed two weeks ago. Whilst the markets appear to have formed a primary cycle trough, they are not out of the longer-term bearish territory just yet. The picture is more dovish in the Americas, with the Argentinian Merval rallying over 20% from its low in early March, and the Brazilian Bovespa index rallying over 8% and poised to retest its ATH of late February. In South Africa, the JSE index has rallied by over 12% as well.

Gold and Silver both got a nice rally as heliocentric Mercury transits Sagittarius; however, it is still uncertain whether we have started a new primary cycle or remain within older bearish cycles. From the lows, Gold rallied 17% and Silver 25%, before reversing and giving back some of the gains on Thursday. The grains remain resilient amid geopolitical risks and disruptions to shipping and fertilizer supply. The crypto markets remain weak and continue within their bearish price channels.

Short-Term Geocosmics :

Several markets appear to have formed their primary cycle troughs around the March 20-23 CRD, and others may be forming them at the current April 3-6 CRD. The CRD at the beginning of April should be expanded to April 2-6 due to the Easter weekend.

As we head into April, Mars will enter Aries on April 9 and will go on to translate the Saturn-Neptune conjunction between April 13 and 19. As the planet of warfare enters its own sign and reignites the Saturn-Neptune signature related to the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz blockade, I anticipate further escalation. Therefore, look towards "the war trade": a rally in Crude Oil and a sell-off in risk assets such as cryptocurrencies and equity markets during this period.

Longer-Term Thoughts and opinion :

"The more challenging scenario for the United States, and one that is still a potential policy option, is to mount an invasion of Iran without an outrageous provocation, simply to eliminate Iran as a source of problems in the Middle East. In this situation, Washington would be effectively deciding to "go it alone" because it will be too difficult to create the circumstances that would result in any meaningful aid from other countries... To be blunt, Israel is probably the only country that would publicly support an American invasion of Iran".

-Kenneth M. Pollack et al., "Which Path to Persia? Options for a New American Strategy toward Iran" (Washington, DC: Brookings Institution, 2009).

The policy paper quoted above, written in 2009, presented nine viable options for how any U.S. administration may choose to deal with Iran. The quote I have taken comes from Chapter 3, which is the most extreme option for using full force and invading Iran. Based on the current trajectory, this appears to be the option President Trump has opted for, in parallel with Chapter 5, "Leave it to Bibi: Allowing or Encouraging an Israeli Military Strike". The authors warn that in the absence of an Iranian attack that produces mass American civilian casualties, the administration is going to have a significantly difficult task of justifying their decision and the costs to both the American public and the international community.

In the Forecast 2026 book, under the Spring Equinox Season section, I noted that " Mercury, the ruler of the chart, is prominently placed in the tenth house. This suggests that the nation's identity is firmly bound to the executive and the public reputation of President Trump, who seeks visibility and decisive action. Mercury's placement, however, suggests that miscalculations and miscommunications are likely, increasing the risk of escalation abroad and scandals at home. Such escalations may even be used as a tactic to divert attention from those scandals-a classic Mercurial display of showmanship.

Mercury is conjunct the North Node and applying to a conjunction with Mars (lord of the sixth house-the military). This configuration indicates an agitated leadership, prone to aggressive or rash decisions, confrontational diplomacy, and the initiation or threat of military action. The presence of the North Node suggests that this will be a highly fated and pivotal quarter for the United States. Taken together, these factors point to an ambitious but risky push by President Trump, involving executive actions that define the nation's image. On the positive side, this could relate to technological investments in AI initiated by the White House; on the negative side, it could manifest as involvement in geopolitical conflict".

Mercury was in Pisces, the sign of its fall and detriment. In the murky shadows of the Epstein scandal, a sudden war and rapid escalations followed. Based on the president's comments, a degree of miscalculation may also have played a role. The United States finds itself isolated, and there is a clear lack of planning, which the policy papers warned against; "If the president can secure support, an invasion of Iran is a viable option. Without such support, the invasion and occupation of Iran would likely be as mismanaged and tragic as it was in Iraq from 2003 to 2006".

Whilst the astrocartography map for the spring ingress also highlighted the Middle East, the main focal point is Greenland. Therefore, this leads me to believe that there will be further splintering in the NATO alliance and a real risk of escalation over Greenland during the coming three months. Images of the American president openly and distastefully mocking his closest European allies were not what I envisioned when I saw the Sun (Trump) in the eleventh house (Allies) in the spring ingress chart.

Yet the eleventh house is also the house of hope. In a world increasingly defined by tension and uncertainty, Easter reminds us of a deeper and enduring truth: that even in the darkest moments, renewal remains possible. As it is written, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God". The message of Jesus of Nazareth was ultimately one of peace, love, and redemption, a message that feels especially vital today.

I wish you and your families a peaceful and blessed Easter, and I pray that the months ahead bring resolution, stability, and a path toward lasting peace, cooperation, and prosperity for the world. Do not underestimate the power of your prayers.

To be continued (next week).

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Note 1 : FORECAST 2026 IS NOW OUT! ORDER WHILE COPIES LAST!.

MMA's annual Forecast book is an astrological-themed almanac that has served students of cycles and markets since 1976. It provides a cyclical outlook on the collective world psychology, national economy, geopolitical overview, socio-cultural trends, weather and natural calamity potential, as well as financial market projections for the U.S. stock market (DJIA and NASADAQ this year!), the U.S. Treasury market, interest rates, Gold and Silver, currencies (the Euro, U.S. Dollar, Swiss Franc, and Japanese Yen), Bitcoin, Crude Oil, and Grain markets. Its valuable market timing forecasts are based on the historical correlation of market cycles overlapping with geocosmic planetary cycles. Additionally, it provides the three-star critical reversal dates for each market for the year, which have an 80+% accuracy over the years for trading cycle highs and lows when given an orb of three trading days. The book is approximately 250 pages (the largest ever because it's our special 50-year anniversary publication), 8.5" x 11". The price of the Forecast 2026 print edition is $66, and the eBook is $ 55.

MMA is also offering a special bundle discount for those who wish to order both the eBook and printed editions of Forecast 2026 for $86. The eBook typically becomes available one to two 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.

To pre-order this year's special 50th-year edition, click here. It's special! The printed edition is limited. When they sell out, there will be no further printings.

Additional offers : MMA is also offering a special bundle discount for those who order both the eBook and printed editions of Forecast 2026 for $86. The eBook typically becomes available one to two weeks before the print edition and avoids delays caused by the postal system - especially for those living overseas.

There will be 50 autographed copies by Raymond Merriman (no autopen!) of our 50 th -year print edition of the Forecast 2026 book available for $195. Orders must be placed by December 10, or until all 50 copies are requested, whichever comes first.

The printed edition is limited. When they sell out, there will be no further printings.

Additional offers : MMA is also offering a special bundle discount for those who order both the eBook and printed editions of Forecast 2026 for $86.

An audiobook will also be available for only $30.00 if ordered before December 15. The Forecast 2026 Audiobook will include all chapters from the Forecast 2026 book except the financial markets and the calendar/ephemeris pages in the back of the annual book. It provides an excellent overview of what's in store for the coming year(s) for the world and the nation (USA, President Trump, the Federal Reserve Board, the economy, Lunar Nodal Cycles, each outer planet in each sign, and the remarkable "Aries Vortex"). It makes for great listening. Narrated by the silky-smooth voice of Thomas Miller. To order, click here.

This year's printed and eBook versions will also be available in these languages :

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EACH FOREIGN EDITION OF THE FORECAST 2026 BOOK INCLUDES A STOCK MARKET SECTION SPECIFIC TO THAT NATION, WHICH IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ENGLISH FORECAST BOOK OR IN OTHER INTERNATIONAL EDITIONS. However, we recognize that some readers and investors may be interested in these foreign stock markets without purchasing the entire edition in that nation's language. Therefore, we make those stock market outlooks available in English as a separate service for $35 each or $95 for all three reports. The overseas market reports for 2026 that are available separately in English include Japan's Nikkei , China's Shanghai Composite, and the German DAX and Zurich SMI indices . Readers who prefer to purchase these offerings together may also take advantage of our discounted bundle options, which can be accessed here. Each is available in PDF format and contains monthly charts as of December 1, 2025.

Note 2 : SPECIAL ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SALE ON THE JUPITER REPORT - YOUR MOMENTS OF OPPORTUNITY ! The Jupiter Report was first introduced one year ago, in late September 2024. If you were one of the first to order then, it's now time to update your outlook for the year ahead. The cost of your 14-month Jupiter Report is $69. However, starting this week, we're launching a special one-year anniversary sale at $55 (a 21.5% discount) for those who order their next 14-month Jupiter Report.

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 also makes an excellent holiday or birthday gift.

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.
With the NASDAQ declining as we enter a new conflict with Iran, at the same time that the time band for both a primary and 50-week cycle low is starting, this will be a very timely report. This report provides an outlook not only for the NASDAQ but also for the QQQ ETF, NASDAQ futures, and specific technology stocks, including Microsoft, Google, Nvidia, Tesla, and Apple. It also includes CRDs (critical reversal dates) specific to the NASDAQ, based on Wiebke'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 nearly 20 years and Uranus re-entering Gemini on April 26, 2026, for nearly seven years. If you would like to try a one-month subscription, you can sign up for the March report for only $35 - or save by ordering a three-report or twelve-report subscription. .

Note 4 : The MMA Grain Cycles Report will be released over the next two weeks. 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 March ISSUE OF THE MMA Monthly Cycles Report Plus+, edited by Pouyan Zolfagharnia, will be released over the next two weeks. 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 : 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!.

Note 12 : THE Next MMA DAILY OPTIONS REPORT WITH DEREK PANAIA HOSTED BY RAYMOND MERRIMAN AND WYATT FELLOWS, WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY, APRIL 12, AT 1:00 PM EDT.

Here's how it works : Ray will be the emcee. He will introduce Wyatt, who will provide the outlook on cycles and geocosmic turning points in six markets (S&P, Gold, Crude Oil, T-Notes, Soybeans, and Bitcoin). Derek will then present options strategies with the best risk/reward potential based on Wyatt's analysis and his own interpretation of additional supporting factors. Ray will ask questions and add input for clarification as he deems necessary. Derek will then continue providing updates via the Daily Options Report afterward to subscribers.

This Options Webinar will last approximately 2.5-3 hours. The cost is $125. However, it will be offered at no cost to those who are current subscribers of the MMA Daily Options Report as of April 12. To those who sign up for the webinar, this $125 fee will be credited if they subscribe to the Daily Options Report by April 15. The new MMA Daily Options Report has been very active and successful since it first launched on January 15. It is the perfect complement for active traders who also subscribe to the daily and weekly MMA reports, as it builds on the outlooks in those reports and monitors them on a daily or as-needed basis to identify optimal option trades that arise intraday or intraweek within those forecasts. Derek will guide subscribers through the strategy behind each trade as it develops. It is an excellent way to experience MMA's methodology operating in real time !.

The cost for the April 12 Options Webinar is $125. The cost to subscribe to the Daily Options Report is $360/month, or $3600 per year until June 30, after which time prices will increase. So, lock in these special prices before June 30 and save!!!!
To register for the April 12 MMA Options Webinar, click here.
To sign up for the MMA Daily Options Report with Derek and Ray, and receive the April 12 webinar for free, click here.

Note : Keep in mind that options trading is speculative. This webinar and the new subscription service that follows are designed for speculators who have a basic understanding of options. For those who do not, MMA offers a recording of Derek's webinar on option principles, available on its website.

Note 13 : MONTHLY REPORTS ON THE GERMAN DAX AND ZURICH SMI INDICES IN ENGLISH will now be available. These reports continue to be offered in German, along with the entire monthly MMA Cycles Report, through AstroData at https://www.mma-europe.ch/. However, we have had requests from clients who wish to read our outlook on the DAX and SMI in English every month, so we now make these reports available later in the same week that the MMA Cycles Report is released. The cost to receive the English version of the monthly reports on the DAX and SMI is $35 each, or $325/year. To subscribe, click here.

Note 14 : THE NEW MMA MONTHLY CRYPTO REPORT IS NOW OPEN!!! The first issue will launch on the evening of Wednesday, April 8!

Each report will cover a cyclical and macro overview by Gianni Di Poce on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and one other cryptocurrency that will change over time, depending on which are in greatest demand, starting with Cardano. Pouyan Zolfagharnia will then provide the geocosmic overview and explain how it ties into the cycles, using his stunning graphics.

How to trade cryptos other than through ETFs is a subject that will be covered in a special instructional webinar to take place at noon on the day of the launch (April 8). This FREE WEBINAR will also cover how to use this new monthly crypto report for maximum value. Ray Merriman will host this webinar, which will include Gianni, Pouyan, and MMA President Wyatt Fellows. The webinar is free, but you must sign up ahead of time to receive login instructions. An invitation will be sent shortly (around March 24) to everyone on the distribution list for this free weekly column. SAVE THE DATE - APRIL 8!!! You won't want to miss this if you are interested in cryptos ! .

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 was released last 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.

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.
For subscription information, please go to our web site, or call us at 1-248-626-3034. If you are not a subscriber, you can check this service out on a one month trial basis for only $35.00, or save by ordering a 30-months or one year subscription.

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Upcoming Events :

APRIL 8, 2026 : SPECIAL FREE WEBINAR ON HOW TO USE THE NEW MMA MONTHLY CRYPTO REPORT!!! Save the date!!! It starts at 2:00 PM EDT.
SUBSCRIPTION TO THE NEW MMA MONTHLY CRYPTO REPORT

The first issue will launch on the evening of Wednesday, April 8! Each report will feature a cyclical and macro overview by Gianni Di Poce on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and one additional cryptocurrency selected based on current market interest, starting with Cardano. Pouyan Zolfagharnia will then provide the geocosmic overview and explain how it ties into the cycles. Together, they will share strategies for both position and shorter-term trading in cryptocurrencies.

Are you new to the crypto world? Do you wonder how to trade cryptos via wallets, futures, or ETFs? These and other topics will be covered in a special instructional webinar to take place at 2 PM EDT on the launch date of the new monthly report (April 8).
This FREE WEBINAR will also explain how to use the new monthly crypto report for maximum value. Ray Merriman will host this webinar, joined by Gianni, Pouyan, and MMA President Wyatt Fellows. We will take questions, but not on forecasts, as these will be covered in the report issued that evening. The webinar is free, but you must sign up ahead of time to receive login instructions. Click here to register at no cost!!! SAVE THE DATE - APRIL 8!!! You won't want to miss this if you are interested in cryptocurrencies !.

MAY 20-24, 2026 Last week for the best deal : MMA'S NEXT INVESTMENT RETREAT, LAKE BLED, SLOVENIA.
Pre-Register by April 1 and save big bucks (save $ 300). The presentations will also be available via Zoom for those unable to attend in person. The theme of this event will focus on market timing and trading. It's going to be great!

This special four-day event will focus on trading strategies for position and short-term traders for 2026. It will cover the unique, evidence-based MMA methods for identifying primary, half-primary, major, and trading cycles. It will then apply those market timing techniques (cycles and geocosmic studies) to the current situation in stock markets, Gold, Silver, Bitcoin, currencies, interest rates, and Grain markets, with strategies for each on both a short-term and intermediate-term basis (one week to 12 months ahead).

There will also be special presentations and interactive discussions on current and future world conditions that are likely to affect financial markets. These presentations will be led by world-class mundane astrologers Claude Weiss (Switzerland), Christeen Skinner (UK), Christof Niederwieser (Germany), Pouyan Zolfagharnia (UK), and Raymond Merriman (USA). Joining them on MMA timing methodology and trading strategies will be MMTA director Wiebke Held (Germany) and MMA analysts Wyatt Fellows (USA), Ulric Aspegrén (Switzerland), Gianni Di Poce (USA), and MMA Trading Coach Rita Perea (USA).

Registration is now open, with special discounts for early-bird registration. The presentations will also be available via Zoom for those unable to attend in person, and recordings with PowerPoint slides will be available immediately after each day's presentations to all who attend. For schedule, registration, speaker bios, topic descriptions, and hotel information, please click here. The MMA Annual Investment and Traders' Retreats are incredible events! Don't miss it if you can make it.

JUNE 21, 2026 : MMA'S ANNUAL MID-YEAR MARKETS UPDATE WEBINAR. Save this date, too! Details to sign up will be released soon.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 : A PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP ON FINANCIAL ASTROLOGY BY RAYMOND MERRIMAN, 1:00-5:00 PM. This workshop will take place at the United Astrology Congress (UAC), the largest astrological conference in the world, which takes place every 4-8 years. More than 150 world-class astrologers will be presenting. The conference will be held at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Chicago. In addition to the workshop, Ray will present two lectures during the six-day event : one on mundane astrology ("What Is Happening in the World from an Astrological Viewpoint") on September 5, and another on "The U.S. Stock Market: Timing Tools and Outlook" on September 7 (Labor Day). Discounts are available to those who register by January 20. For more information, visit www.uacastrology.com.

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 !.

THE (ORIGINAL) GOLD BOOK : GEOCOSMIC CORRELATIONS TO GOLD PRICE CYCLES is now available as an eBook. This was the first financial market-timing book written by Raymond Merriman (1982) that put financial astrology on the map. It was the first book to conduct formal quantitative research studies on any financial market in relation to planetary cycles (there were several earlier studies on lunar cycles, but none on planetary cycles and stations until this book). It brought together Wall Street and astrology and revolutionized the field of financial market timing by demonstrating the correlation between market cycles and planetary cycles as reversal signals. As a result, the topic became one of the most attended subjects at financial and astrology conferences worldwide in 1983. This classic book has been out of print since 1984, except as a collector's item occasionally available through Amazon. It is now available as an eBook for the first time! 324 pages, $95. Click here to order.

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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