March 09, 2025 - Mercury Retrograde – Market Bottom on or before March 12, 2025?

Last week’s newsletters highlighted a dramatic monster rally that took place, only to be unexpectedly followed by a significant sell-off occurring in alternating patterns every few hours. It is another example where planets do deliver results, though interpretations differ among astrologers.

Economic Indicators

Index Performance Last Week

• The S&P 500 (SPX) closed at 5954.50 on February 28, 2025, and at 5770.20 on March 7, 2025, reflecting a decrease of 3.09% over the week.
• The Nasdaq Composite closed at 18,847.28 on February 28, 2025, and at 18,196.00 on March 7, 2025, showing a decline of 3.46% during the same period.
• The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed at 43,840.91 on February 28, 2025, and at 42,801.72 on March 7, 2025, marking a reduction of 2.37%.
• The Nifty closed at 22,124.70 on February 28, 2025, and increased to 22,552.50 on March 7, 2025, indicating a rise of 1.93%.

Last Week’s Key Economic Indicators

United States

• The US economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.3% in Q4 2024, slightly lower than the previous quarter's growth.
• Inflation rose to 3% in January 2025, indicating a modest increase.
• The unemployment rate remained stable at 4% during January 2025.
• Retail sales saw a decline of 0.9% in January 2025, reflecting reduced consumer spending.
• Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.7 in February 2025, signifying continued growth in manufacturing activity.

India

• India’s GDP grew by 6.2% in Q3 FY25, supported by strong consumer activity and government expenditure.
• Inflation eased to 4.31% in January 2025, showing improved price control.
• The unemployment rate saw a slight increase to 8.3% in December 2024.
• Manufacturing PMI registered a strong reading of 56.3 in February 2025, indicating robust manufacturing expansion.
• The fiscal deficit reached 74.5% of the annual target by January 2025, driven by increased government spending.

Astrological Calculation for the Week Starting from March 09, 2025

• Venus will be in retrograde for this week. Mercury going retrograde on Thursday, March 13, 2025, is an important event.
• Saturn and Sun conjunction on March 12, 2025, could set a bottom. Alternatively, it may occur sooner, on Monday or Tuesday.
• Rahu, Mercury, and Venus conjunctions indicate a clear bullish pattern. Hence, the monster rally will likely continue this week. The key is determining when the frequent sell-offs will stop, aligning with Saturn and Sun's conjunction on March 12, 2025.
• This market is expected to quickly regain strength and reach a new all-time high within the next 3-4 weeks.

Weekly Trading Forecast