MMA FREE WEEKLY COLUMN FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 15, 2025

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Note: This week’s free weekly column will be written by MMA Analyst Pouyan Zolfagharnia, editor of the MMA Monthly Cycles Report Plus + and a regular contributor to the MMA Monthly Cycles Report, which will be released this week.

 REVIEW

“The Bureau of Labor Statistics said Tuesday that the U.S. added 911,000 fewer jobs than previously thought over the 12 months ended in March. For investors, the report strengthened the case for the Fed to take a more aggressive approach to cutting rates. Interest-rate futures traders have fully priced in a quarter-point rate cut next week and left the door open for the possibility of a half-point reduction.”

—Vicky Ge Huang, “All Three Major Stock-Market Indexes Close at Records on Hopes for Deeper Rate Cuts,” The Wall Street Journal, September 12, 2025.

All three US stock markets rallied to new all-time highs (ATH) on Friday, in expectation of rate cuts following weak job market reports during the week. This ends the bearish intermarket divergence in the equity markets and was closely replicated by the Japanese Nikkei, China’s Shanghai Composite Index (SSE), Hong Kong 50, and the tech-heavy Hang Seng, all making new ATHs.

The picture was not so bright in Europe. The UK’s FTSE was the outperformer, continuing to consolidate close to its ATH of 3 weeks ago. The German DAX, Swiss SMI, and the Euro Stoxx 50 have failed to take out prior highs.

In Asia and the Pacific Rim, the Australian Stock Index (ASX 200) formed its ATH on August 26 and appears to have reversed. India’s Nifty continues to underperform under the pressure of US tariffs. In the Americas, Argentina’s Merval continues its bearish trend, whilst the Bovespa index also rallied to a new ATH this week. I also wanted to add South Africa to the report as its JSE Top 40 has been putting in a consistent and impressive rally since the low of 2020. The index has rallied just under 49% during 2025, consistently putting in a new ATH month-on-month. Other than Russia and India, the remaining initial members of BRICS appear to be performing well and putting in new ATHs.

The precious metals are shining bright, with Gold putting in a new ATH at 3715 on September 9, and Silver rallying into Friday, and finally taking out 4300. Bitcoin and Ethereum appear to have put in their seasonal September lows early and continue their respective rallies. With rate cuts on the horizon, the Dollar is continuing to consolidate around its lows. Crude Oil has remained relatively dormant with the heavy presence of Saturn now back in Pisces (the sign ruling Oil). Even new UK sanctions or Russian Oil and Israel’s attack on Qatar have not been able to move Crude Oil. The grains look like they have formed their respective major cycle lows and are continuing their respective rallies.

SHORT-TERM GEOCOSMICS

“The incursion of Russian drones into Poland marked a dangerous new phase in Moscow’s confrontation with the West, posing a test for NATO allies and forcing them to divert more capabilities to the bloc’s eastern flank, … ‘Putin is testing us with this,’ said Gen. Carsten Breuer, Germany’s defense chief.”

—Thomas Grove, Bojan Pancevski, and Max Colchester, “Russian Drone Incursion in Poland Tests NATO Defenses, Cohesion.” The Wall Street Journal, September 11, 2025.

This has been an exceptionally intense week, marked by groundbreaking developments, escalating geopolitical tensions, and the shocking, deeply saddening assassination of Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and commentator. We are quickly approaching the eye of the storm with the Sun’s autumn ingress into Libra on September 22, 2025 at 18:19 GMT. This is a big geocosmic event in 2025, as it will also be a Solar Eclipse in opposition to the Saturn-Neptune conjunction. Yet, the storm kicked off with last week’s Lunar Eclipse of September 7. It started last Friday, as the UK’s deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner, resigned over a tax scandal. This resulted in a large re-shuffle of the increasingly unpopular Labour cabinet after markets had closed. During the week, news broke of Israel attempting to kill the Hamas leadership by attacking yet another sovereign nation. This was followed by news of Russian drones entering Polish airspace. Violent protests broke out in Nepal, as their parliament was set on fire, resulting in the resignation of the Prime Minister. The former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to a 27-year prison sentence. The British Ambassador to Washington was removed over Epstein emails.

This came while astrologer, Adam Sommer, shared a fascinating blog post titled, “Eclipse Families & Dragon Hoards,” which you can read on his website: https://kosmognosis.substack.com. Adam links Saros eclipse cycles to historic financial upheavals, noting how prior occurrences of the current eclipse cycle align with 1989, 2007, and most significantly August 1971, when Nixon ended the gold standard. As he puts it, “Dragons create eclipses … for the West, dragons relate to chaos and destruction…for the East they create harmony and prosperity— [and for both] they hoard gold!” He highlights the charged period between a lunar and solar eclipse—which he terms the “Dragon Hole”—as a window of extraordinary intensity, where global markets and geopolitics may shift dramatically. Just as the 1971 eclipse coincided with the birth of fiat currency, he suggests the current Dragon Hole could mark another turning point, with Gold (and Bitcoin) leading a flight from the Dollar toward new ATHs.

We are in the midst of a charged period between eclipses, a time when both markets and geopolitics can move with unusual intensity. Yet, cycles always turn, and balance always follows. So, while the weeks ahead may feel stormy, it’s also worth stepping back, keeping perspective, and remembering that even in turbulent times there is room for clarity, calm—and perhaps a smile.

As the Persian poet Saadi, reminds us:

“However long the night, the dawn will break.

However heavy the grief, joy will return.”

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 NOTE 1: SUNDAY!!! A MICRO-WEBINAR BY RAY MERRIMAN ON BITCOIN, GOLD, AND SILVER will take place on Sunday, September 14, at noon EDT. Mars is about to enter Scorpio, a sign that has historically been volatile for each of these markets. Each is also in the latter stages of its long-term cycle when reversals are due. This micro-webinar (only 60-90 minutes) will update Ray’s latest cycles and geocosmic timing projections. Wyatt Fellows will also present our latest research studies on Gold related to both Mars in Libra and Scorpio — covering the time bands for lows and highs. This is an exciting and critical time for each of these markets. You won’t want to miss this special micro-webinar on September 14! Click here to register now! ~250915

 NOTE 2: THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE OF THE MMA Monthly Cycles Report will be released this week, September 15-16. With Mercury turning direct this week, and the powerful Mars/Saturn opposition as well, this period may coincide with significant turns in several financial markets. 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 both position and aggressive short-term traders.

If you would like to try a one-month subscription, you can sign up for the September report for only $35 — or save by ordering a three-report or twelve-report subscription.

 NOTE 3: ONLY TWO MORE WEEKS TO REGISTER!!! THE TWO-YEAR MERRIMAN MARKET TIMING ACADEMY (MMTA4) BEGINS SEPTEMBER 27!!!

 For anyone serious about learning the MMA Market Timing methodology for analysis, trading, or investing, now is the time to apply. The two-year MMTA program begins September 27 and will be only the fourth offering since 2013. It is a rigorous training program because exceptional market timing and trading skills are not as simple as many would like to think. But it is rewarding on so many levels — even beyond the financial.

If you have a passion for financial markets, trading, and investing, and wish to develop this skill — and if you love “pattern matching” — this training could meet and even exceed your goals. Fifty new students will be accepted. Registration closes on September 26, or sooner if the final slots are filled.

 This highly valuable two-year educational program, created by Raymond Merriman (CTA), is an experience that will change your life and the way you view financial markets.

Classes will meet on Zoom, approximately 20 times per year, at noon Eastern Time on Saturdays. Each course includes 6-8 meetings, with one-month breaks between courses and a three-month summer break between Courses 4 and 5. These eight courses cover MMA’s market timing methodology for long- and intermediate-term investing, as well as position trading and aggressive short-term trading. There is nothing else as comprehensive in the field of market timing as MMTA’s two-year program!

Acceptance into MMTA requires a 20-minute interview prior to enrollment. If you are interested in exploring whether MMTA is right for you, schedule your interview now.

The cost for the entire two-year program is $25,000, with registration discounts available for those enrolling in the full program or one year at a time. A tuition payment plan is also available for those who prefer to take Course 1 first (at full price) and decide later whether to commit to the remaining seven courses, which will then be offered at a substantial discount.

To register or inquire about the MMTA4 program, click here.

Here are just a few of the many very positive reviews from graduates of prior MMTA programs:

I wanted to express my deepest gratitude for generously sharing your knowledge and teaching it. As you know, I am fairly new to trading and joined MMTA3 to learn a system to approach the stock market. Starting the year, I set myself the goal of doubling the money that I had in my trading account, thinking at the time that this was impossible to do. Thanks to the knowledge and tools MMTA3 teaches, I was actually able to accomplish this goal! In fact, I even exceeded it. —W.H., Germany

 Thank you, Ray and Gianni, for the fantastic course material and support. I have made money, and every dollar for the courses was paid back and more! — J.L., Netherlands

 This course was truly mind-blowing! I learnt in abundance. Thank you all for sharing the excellent trading data and knowledge. This course is worth more than a college degree — and at a fraction of the price, too. — K.L., Australia

My perspective on the markets — and perhaps life — has changed dramatically since taking MMTA. I am extremely grateful for having been given the opportunity to learn directly from you. — K.M., USA

Doing these research projects and really dissecting the markets during this course has allowed me to trade very successfully over the past year. It is extremely rewarding to do the work and then watch it unfold according to plan. — W.F., USA

 NOTE 4: IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! The ANNUAL MMA FORECAST 2026 PRE-PUBLICATION SALE is now underway through October 31 and features our once-a-year discounts on both the annual forecast book and MMA subscription reports. Become a subscriber today for as little as $35 to secure the best price available. Check out this video to learn how to lock in the lowest price on Forecast 2026 by becoming a subscriber this month!

During this pre-order period, the Forecast 2026 print edition is 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-publication period ends on November 1, the retail price of the Forecast 2026 print edition will increase 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 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.

MMA’s annual forecast book is a cycles and astrology-themed almanac that has served students of cycles and markets since 1976. It provides a cyclical outlook on the collective world psychology, the national economy, geopolitical developments, socio-cultural trends, and timing of 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, U.S. Dollar, 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 only one day!

The print version of the book is approximately 225 pages, 8.5″ x 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

To pre-order this year’s special 50^th-year edition, click here.

NOTE 5: 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 wishing 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 6: THE JUPITER REPORT — YOUR MOMENTS OF OPPORTUNITY — IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR UPDATES. This 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 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 was first introduced one year ago, in September 2024. If you were one of the first to order then, it may be time to update your outlook for the next year. The cost for your 14-month Jupiter Report remains $69. Click here to order!!!

 Here is a recent letter from our options expert, Derek Panaia, to the Options+ group, which just 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 7: The MMA Solar-Lunar App now offers reversal signals on DJIA, NASDAQ, Gold, and Silver. It is an ideal tool to have in your back pocket if you are a short-term swing trader looking for high-probability dates that identify isolated lows and highs in these markets. The app is currently available only on Apple devices (iPhone and iPad). To learn more about the MMA App, click here. To order it, go to the Apple App Store and search for Merriman Solar/Lunar Reversals.

 NOTE 8: Ray Merriman was the special guest on last week’s Geocosmic Week in Review and Look Ahead, with Gianni Di Poce. You can view this 20-minute interview now by clicking here.

EVENTS

 SEPTEMBER 14, 2025: A MICRO-WEBINAR BY RAY MERRIMAN ON BITCOIN, GOLD, AND SILVER

We are preparing for big moves in Bitcoin, Gold, and Silver this fall, according to our cycle studies — and we want to be ready. This micro-webinar (only 60-90 minutes) will provide an update on our latest cycle and geocosmic timing projections related to Bitcoin, Gold, and Silver, which are entering historical time bands when long-term cycles are due. This means new cycles (trends) are likely to follow. Be prepared! These cycle turns are expected to unfold between September and November. Click here to register! The cost is $55 and includes a recording (available by Monday) along with a PDF copy of the presentation slides.

 SEPTEMBER 20, 2025. MMA Analyst Gianni Di Poce will join crypto expert Crypto Damus for a special webinar discussion on Bitcoin and the U.S. stock market, taking place September 20 at 1 PM EDT. The cost is $95. For more information, click here. Use the coupon code “Gianni” to save 10%. This is not a repeat of MMA’s September 14 micro-webinar. The event is projected to last 2.5 hours.

 SEPTEMBER 27, 2025: CYCLES AND PATTERNS IN FINANCIAL MARKETS. This is a comprehensive eight-week course on cycles and how they work in financial markets, taught by Wiebke Held and Ray Merriman, with special presentations featuring various MMA market analysts. It also serves as Course 1 of the 2025-2026 MMTA market timing program, but it is a valuable standalone course in its own right and will be open to a limited number of non-MMTA students as well. The course will be conducted live via Zoom every Saturday at noon Eastern Time for eight weeks, and each class will last approximately 2 to 2.5 hours. All sessions will be recorded and made available by the following Monday for those unable to attend live. The cost is $3600, which may be applied toward registration (with further discounts) for Courses 2-8 of the MMTA program that will follow.

Cycle studies are the foundation upon which MMA’s market timing methodology is built. Once you know where a market is within its primary or longer-term cycles, you’ll also know which investment and trading strategies to apply. Understanding when a cycle (or one of its phases) is due is essential to recognizing both the strength and narrowing of a cycle time band, especially when correlated with geocosmic signatures. However, without first understanding cycles and their patterns, the effective use of geocosmics is limited. Together, these tools offer a powerful method for timing significant tradable lows and highs in financial markets. If you are truly interested in becoming proficient in market timing skills for the purpose of trading or investing success, this course is essential to begin that journey.

Registration details for signing up for this course will only be available shortly. You may also contact us at customerservice@mmacycles.com or call 248-626-3034.

 SEPTEMBER 27, 2025: MMTA4 begins!! Click here for details.

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

The information provided herein is offered with sincere intent and is based on MMA’s original research studies and methodologies. These reports are provided primarily for “speculators.” By its very nature, “speculation” means “willingness to accept the risk of loss.” Speculators must recognize that losing trades are inevitable—often more frequent than for “investors.” That is why they are called “speculators.”

Profitability in speculation is achieved less through a high percentage of winning trades and more through managing risk. By controlling the size of losses on any given trade, a speculator ensures that the average gain on winning trades significantly outweighs the average loss on losing trades.

MMA’s comments, strategies, and data are provided as guidelines for traders for each day and/or week. These comments and strategies are based on intraday and intraweek highs, lows, and closing prices at the end of the day or week. Traders are advised to use them only as guidelines and to rely on intraday analysis to establish positions in the directions indicated, provided those support and resistance (entry) areas also appear favorable according to intraday analysis. Support and resistance are areas for day traders to consider when buying or selling intraday. No guarantees of accuracy are made.

Support may represent favorable risk/reward levels for buying if the trend is up. If prices trade below support but then close back above it, this is considered a bullish “trigger” and often signals a good buying opportunity. If prices trade above resistance but then have a weekly close back below it, this is considered a bearish “trigger” and often signals a good selling opportunity.

By signing up for these reports, the reader agrees that he or she is solely responsible for any actions taken in the markets, and that neither the author, publisher, analyst, nor any person associated with MMA assumes any responsibility whatsoever for the reader’s decisions.