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They don’t want to go up. But at the same time, equity markets don’t crash either. Yet how good of a sign can it be if stock markets around the world drift downwards – instead upwards – as we complete the second of three passages of the 13-year Jupiter-Neptune conjunction? Jupiter and Neptune are supposed to be euphoric and optimistic at best, but the investment community is anything but euphoric and optimistic. Instead, it continues to act like it is lost, confused, and uncertain, which are the lower states of mind associated with Neptune. Volume is anemic, and the daily trading ranges are small. Let’s see if things change now that this second passage is completed.

 Last week saw a slow evaporation of optimism in most stock indices. In fact, since Uranus turned retrograde on July 1, the value of nearly all stock indices have continued to shrink. Not severely, mind you, but enough to frustrate most traders. In the United States, the Dow Jones Industrial Average continues to find support just above 8000, which is important because that is where the 25-week moving average comes in. As we look at the char as of most indices, we note that the high of the season occurred June 11-12, which is close to the midway point of the first two passes of Jupiter and Neptune (May 27 and July 10. We anticipated that most stock indices, as well as crude oil, could make significant highs in between these two passes in the special webcast we presented on May 2. Since those highs, equity indices have declined almost 10%, in spite of the secondary top that formed on July 1.

 As disappointing as stock indices have been, the commodities markets have been even more disappointing for the bulls. Crude oil declined below $60.00/barrel this week On June 30, less than 2 weeks ago, they were trading as high as 73.38. That’s decline of nearly 20%. Silver prices have fallen from 1626 on June 3 to a low of 1251 on Friday July 10, a loss of 23%. Soybeans, Corn, and Wheat have also declined substantially, while Treasuries have soared to new cycle highs. It is what investors call “a flight to quality.” But under Jupiter and Neptune, you have to wonder about the wisdom of these pundits. I am not so sure I would consider U.S. Treasuries such a “flight to quality” when the entire central banking system of the USA is under questioning, and when that very central bank is probably one of the largest buyers of those Treasuries. It seems that by buying up the U.S. treasuries, the FED may be leveraging its future in the political games that might start unfolding this autumn when Saturn and Pluto come into their square aspect, creating a powerful configuration known as a T-square with the Sun-Pluto opposition in the chart of the Federal Reserve Board (created December 23, 1913).

Short-Term Geocosmics

 This week is void of any major geocosmic signatures. It seems it may be a cosmic break following all the intense planetary activity of the past few weeks leading into the second Jupiter-Neptune passage of Friday, July 10. On Saturday, Mars will enter Gemini for the next six weeks, which may provide some stimulating discussions, but also may pose a risk of turning into confrontational and heated exchanges. Mars in Gemini is a quest for facts and knowledge, but it can also be argumentative. It the following week when geocosmic activity returns that correlates to change sin stock indices. From July 18 through August 1 there are six important geocosmic signatures taking place. Many involve Venus, which will make a translation to both the Saturn-Uranus opposition (July 21-28) and the Jupiter-Neptune conjunction (July 26-28). Since Venus rules assets, it would appear to be an important time for both equity and currency markets.

Longer-Term Thoughts

 I ask questions, and I get answers.  Thanks to several subscribers, especially R. Burris of Albuquerque, NM and M. Furbush of Holderness, NH.

 In prior reports I asked who could possibly audit the Federal Reserve Board. Who would Congress accept? I received a report that the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) in Switzerland had already initiated a proposal to do exactly that. However, I don’t think the U.S. Congress would accept BIS - another rather secretive banking enterprise – as the auditor of U.S. bank transactions. In an article published by Reuters on July 9, referring to the Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2009, sponsored by Republican Ron Paul of Texas, there is movement to give this task to GAO, the Government Accountability Office. But there is a problem. According to the article, “… (the) bill would explicitly repeal a provision of law that prohibits the Government Accountability Office, a government watchdog agency, from auditing monetary policy decisions.” In other words, GAO currently is prohibited from auditing the FRB because the FED makes monetary policy decisions.  


The FED doesn’t want GAO to have the ability to audit it, for as FED Chair Ben Bernanke explained in Congressional testimony given June 25 "My concern about the legislation is that if the GAO is auditing not only the operational aspects of our programs and the details of the programs, but is making judgments about our policy decisions, that would effectively be a takeover of monetary policy by the Congress.” That’s the point. And it is a good one.


So there you have it. The battle lines are being drawn between the independence of the Federal Reserve Board and the groundswell in Congress, who wants to take away that power and independence of the FED. And it is unfolding as Pluto crosses the FRB natal Sun, in opposition to its natal Pluto. At the same time the chart of the Federal Reserve Board is besieged by Pluto, so too are the charts of the United States and its President, Barack Obama. Both find their natal Venus posited in early Cancer, right on the FRB Pluto, and in opposition to the transit of Pluto today in early Capricorn. Pluto represents power struggles, and the threat of termination, especially when forming a hard aspect to one’s natal Sun. In a corporation, the Sun represents its leader (i.e. Ben Bernanke). Venus (as in Obama and the USA chart) represents money and assets. So you see, from the viewpoint of Financial Astrology, the USA - as represented by both the White House and Congress - are on a collision course over “who controls the money.” And in January 2010, Bernanke’s position is up for re-appointment by Barack Obama, who so far suggests that he supports Bernanke. But does he and will he? After all, he is the King (Leo), and in some circles, the man with the most power is the one who controls the most money.

Obama may have the power over the Federal Reserve Board’s future. He has the ultimate power over the people’s’ money through his choice this January. The question he has to determine is: Who will best handle that money? The Federal Reserve? Congress? Or himself, i.e the White House or his cabinet, which includes Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner?

 

Announcements




The “Forecast 2012” webcast will take place on Sunday, February 19, starting at 1:00 PM EST (that’s 6:00 PM GMT or 10:00 AM PST). Via the modern technology of our webinar host, you can log onto this presentation on current markets (both long-term and short-term outlooks) and the political-psychological climate for 2012, in the comfort of your home or office. All you need is a computer with speakers. You can hear the speech and see the live presentation and slide show, complete with the charts as they are being discussed, on your computer screen. The cost for this special event is $45.00. If you are interested in being part of this unique live webcast, just register at the MMA Website (www.mmacycles.com) and scroll down the opening screen for the announcement. Or drop us an email (ordersmma@msn.com) or fax (248-538-5296), or call us at 1-248-626-3034. Instructions to log into this event will be sent upon making reservations. Reserve early (before February 17), for space will be limited.

Many of you have asked about DVD’s or CD’s on the “Forecast 2012 Mini-Congress on January 21 in Amsterdam that I participated in. On the program were also three other excellent speakers on the subject: Irma Schogt of Schogt Market Timing in Amsterdam, plus world renowned astrologer Katen Hammaker-Zondag (specialist in the future of the Euro zone and Euro currency) and Antonia Langsdorf, of Cologne, Germany, who wrote “The Eye of the Storm,” a best-selling rendition about the year 2012 from the point of view of Mayan schools and astrologers. These recording will soon be available through Irma Schogt. We will announce when they will be available, probably within the week. You check in with us next week, or contact Irma directly at www.markettiming.nl.

 

If you are an active short-term trader, or even if you are an investor who likes to keep up with our current thoughts on financial markets, you may be interested in our Weekly or even Daily Market reports with position trading and aggressive trading recommendations. It is the only way I keep in touch with traders on a daily or even weekly basis, as I no longer offer personal consultations. These reports give in-depth analysis of the DJIA, S&P and NASDAQ futures, Euro currency (cash and futures), Dollar/Yen cash and Yen futures, Euro-Yen cash, T-Notes, Crude Oil, Gold and Silver. The daily reports cover all stock indices listed above, as well as futures in Euro, T-Notes, Gold and Silver. Both reports provide trading strategies and recommendations for position traders as well as for shorter-term aggressive traders. Subscription to the daily report also includes the weekly report. For more information, go to http://www.mmacycles.com/services, or call our offices at 1-248-626-3034. These reports are extremely valuable to those who trade ETF’s (Exchange Traded Funds). In the words of one of our subscribers: “I am really pleased with your recommendations through the Daily and Weekly Trade Recommendations.  I have used them to trade gold and silver stocks in my IRA.  In the last eight years I increased my account from $60,000 to $712,000 (now $850,000).  Thanks for your excellent publications.” - Bryden C., Small Business Owner, Illinois.


Copies of the printed version of Forecast 2012 are still available. There will be no additional printings, so when they are gone, they are gone. This year’s book is 200 pages – our largest ever – and packed full of information about the economy, USA Presidential election, social and economic trends, and of course, financial markets with their all-important three-star critical reversal dates (the one and two-star reversal dates are covered in the MMA Cycles Report, as well as weekly reports). For further information, please go to the front page of our web site at www.mmacycles.com, Or call us at 1-248-626-3034.

The E-Book version of the Forecast 2012 Book is now out as well in two different formats. The first is our own version, which contains both the text and the calendar-ephemeris for 2012. The cost for this is $55.00, or $35.00, depending on whether you also ordered the printed version too.  The second is through Apple iTunes, which covers iPhone 4 and 4S, and the iPad, and also Amazon.com Kindle. The cost is $39.99. It does not contain the advertisements or the planetary calendar and ephemeris in the back. You can now order it if you have an email address registered via one of these 9 countries (USA, UK, Australia, France, Canada, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia, and Spain). Just go to iTunes, and then “Library,” then “Store,” then in the field titled “Search,” type in “Forecast 2012” or “Raymond Merriman” (without quotation marks). Or, go to http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/raymond-merriman/id408289861?mt=11.

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W.W., Investor and Teacher, Indiana.


Our new 2012 MMA Catalogue is now out!! You can download this catalogue directly at http://www.mmacycles.com/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=41&Itemid=63.

Events:

February 19, 2012: “Forecast 2012 Worldwide Webcast!!!” This is our annual speech to viewers the world over. It will be the latest update on Raymond Merriman’s annual Forecast Book. Utilizing the study of cycles and geocosmic factors, this speech will focus on the current state of the economy, political situation in Washington, DC, and in particular, the financial markets, including: the U.S. stock market, interest rates, the U.S. Dollar, Gold, and Silver. This will be a telecast of the live presentation taking place at the Michigan Education Conference Center in Troy, Michigan on Square Lake Road. The webcast and speech will start at 1:00 PM, EST and last two hours. Cost to participate in the webcast, or to attend in person in Troy, is $45.00. Go to http://www.mmacycles.com/catalogue/multimedia/forecast-2012-live-webcast-february-19,-2012!!!/ for more information.

March 1 and 3, 2012: Hong Kong. “Forecast 2012” on Thursday, March 1, and a full day intensive on “Financial Market Timing” on Saturday, March 3, with emphasis on Gold, Silver, Currencies, and Equity Markets for 2012. Organized by Earlthorn.Com at the Excelsior Hotel, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Contact Teresa Wong at 852-2529 1211 (phone), or by e-mail at earlthorn@hknet.com. A special 90-minute private meeting with MMA Subscribers will follow the workshop on March 3. You must reserve your space for this meeting with MMA.

March 9-11, 2012: The 12th Annual Balkan International Conference, Belgrade, Serbia. Featuring a pre-seminar workshop with Raymond Merriman. For further information on this fantastic gathering, contact www.keplerunited.org. +381-11-267-31-92 or email info@keplerunited.org.

April 19 and 21, Boulder, Colorado. “Forecast 2012” with Raymond Merriman, plus a workshop on “Financial Market Timing,” focusing on equities and precious metals. Sponsored by ROMA. For more information and registration, contact dralagifts@msn.com. Once again, a private meeting for MMA subscribers will follow the workshop.

May 24-29, 2012: UAC!!! The world’s largest astrological conference. Taking place at the New Orleans Marriott Hotel. Go to www.uacastrology.com. There will be an awesome Financial Track, featuring some of the top Financial Astrologers and researchers in the world. There will be private meeting for MMA on Friday or Sunday evening on the top floor of the Marriott.

June 23: Amsterdam. A special 5-hour workshop on “The Gold Market: Forecasting the Price of Gold” Details to be announced shortly, but mark your calendars for an exciting event in one of the world’s most exciting cities at the most exciting time of the year: the first Uranus-Pluto square!

August 2-6, 2012: Midwest Astrology Conference, in Ann Arbor, MI, Holiday Inn. Pre-seminar workshop on Financial Astrology, Thursday, August 2, with Raymond Merriman. More details soon.

September 14-15, 2012: San Diego: Lecture on world economy and national election, and then a workshop on Financial Market Timing. More details shortly.
details soon.

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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