| July's money markets:
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July was a mix month for share markets and this was in line of my expectation. Major actions were in heated commodity markets. Oil price has cooled down but inflation concerns are still there.
Emerging markets like Brazil have lost nearly 8% this month. On other hand, Indian market have gained more then 12% in a month. Europe and USA were range bound. We predicted a tough second half for 2008. Stage is set for it. On macro level, damage is quite severe for all economies. Demand is down and we are in bear market.
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World Markets |
Apr’08 |
May’08 |
June’08 |
July’08 |
% Change |
DOW |
12638 |
12266 |
11341 |
11378 |
0.33% |
NASDAQ |
2413 |
2523 |
2293 |
2326 |
1.44% |
S &P 500 |
1386 |
1400 |
1280 |
1269 |
-1.02% |
MerVal |
2096 |
2205 |
2108 |
1920 |
-8.92% |
Bovespa |
67868 |
72593 |
65018 |
59505 |
-8.48% |
AEX |
476 |
486 |
414 |
400 |
-6.10% |
FTSE 100 |
6087 |
6054 |
5626 |
5412 |
-3.82% |
DAX |
6949 |
7097 |
6418 |
6479 |
-0.95% |
CAC 40 |
4997 |
5014 |
4323 |
4275 |
-1.11% |
Nikkei |
13808 |
14339 |
13481 |
13377 |
-0.77% |
Hang Seng |
25755 |
24533 |
22102 |
22731 |
-2.85% |
Shanghai |
3693 |
3433 |
2653 |
2742 |
3.35% |
Jakarta |
2305 |
2444 |
2379 |
2227 |
-6.39% |
Sensex |
17287 |
16416 |
12961 |
14578 |
12.48% |
Oil |
$115 |
$128 |
$141 |
$125 |
-11.35% |
Gold |
$877 |
$886 |
$923 |
$900 |
-2.5% |
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| August's money market forecast: |
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August have two major eclipses. They have power of revershal in this market. From July 26 through August 6, there will be four major geocosmic signatures present. The middle of that period coincides with the solar eclipse of August 1, so there could be a strong “eclipse-effect” upon world financial markets within one trading day.
On August 6, that extremely powerful Mars-Uranus opposition unfolds along with Mercury and Neptune opposition. Both Mars and Uranus are highly volatile. In Mundane Astrology, Mars pertains to conflicts and the threat of aggressive military actions. Uranus can pertain to terrorism. Ex[ect a volatile market near this time.
Commodity prices would decide the fate of share market this month. There could be commodity specific buying.
During Middle of this month,we have a lunar eclipse on August 16. Cancer or capricorn may take major financial decisions during this time. Scorpio and Taurus could also involved in property matters now.
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| Aries horoscope |
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Average month for financial matters. It has more focus on love, creativity, or relationship than finance. Career is going well now. You may be working hard now in day –to-day environment. Pressure would release little bit after August 19 from job side.
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| Taurus horoscope |
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Domestic and career will be at its peak now. You are in phase of transition on both fronts and this month would play an important role in it. Finance plays an important role in any transition, so prepare well with financial planning. You may need money for investment.
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| Gemini horoscope |
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This is a year of financial gains. You must aggressively execute your financial planning. Your partner could gain a lot this year through property matters. This is a busy month and you may be traveling a lot.
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| Cancer horoscope |
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You are in middle of financial transition. Good or bad will depend on your current financial state. Chances of better transition are high now. Month could start with good news for earning. You can create one source of income. Be careful at middle of the month, especially near August 16, because you may be spending a lot, or investing a lot. Plan well in advance.
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| Leo horoscope |
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Financial conditions are not good for Leos now. You can get financial shock near August 6. Someone could ask you to pay more. That would be completely unexpected to you. If you are spending too much now, expect some relaxation after August 19.
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| Virgo horoscope |
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Financial transactions would suddenly increase after August 19. Plan things in advance. August is more about health and relationship. Take care of them.
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| Libra horoscope |
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Financial matters are average now. Love and creativity understanding are under transformation. Work and health could be little demanding now.
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| Scorpio horoscope |
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Financial matters are average for you this month. Domestic and career matters are making their way. You are passionately working for improvement on both sides.
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| Sagittarius horoscope |
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This is great month for financial matters. Use it for your personal improvement. Your sibling, travel and in-laws are focus areas for you. Take care of your domestic matters and career opportunities near August 6. These could be little demanding.
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| Capricorn horoscope |
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This is a financial month. Your income could rise now, or you may work on new sources of income, or your partner may invest heavily now. Near August 16, keep your eyes on hard earn income. There could be huge outflow because of losses or investments.
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| Aquarius horoscope |
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Take care of your investments near August 6. There could be surprising outflow now. If you are spending heavily now, expect a slowdown in it after August 19.
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| Pisces horoscope |
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Financial transactions would improve significantly after August 19. If you are looking for money, that time would be more suited for asking for a raise or renegotiation of a contract. This month is more about relationship then finance.
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