Good Friday morning all. The FED's news came in with a bang and went out with a whimper...now it's time for a correction from the near 1300 point move higher in the Dow since 8/24.
Important Point: I am not looking for a retest move to those 8/24 lows. However, I would not be surprised to see the market give up half of that amount.

In addition to continuing uncertainty about the FED, and their moves going forward, the market looks to be facing several new risks, directly ahead.

1) we are STILL in the risk-filled September/October time frame...fireworks are common, each year.

2) With Congress about to come back into session, the likelihood of something stupid coming out of DC is high, with talk of a government shutdown very real...again.

3) If you've been following the news out of Syria and the Middle East, then you know that the US has boots on the ground in Syria. And, Russia has taken over a Syrian airport and sources indicate that they have moved attack helicopters and forces,...

VRA Must Read: If the Market Crashes, The FED Will Have Blood on Their Hands
Must Read for All Active Investors...For These Two Reasons:

1) If the Market Crashes, the FED Will Have Blood on Their Hands

2) Regardless of What Happens, THIS is the Exact Environment the VRA Was Made For...We'll Continue to Beat the Markets Handily Either Way

I'll Explain Both (briefly) Below:

First, make NO mistake about this; there's only ONE reason that the stock market...both in the US and globally...is dropping 3% one day, rising 3% the next day, and then dropping 2% the next day. That reason is THE FEDERAL RESERVE, led by her highness, Janet Yellen.

As I wrote this morning, I see NO WAY that the FED can raise rates in this environment....NO ONE IN THEIR RIGHT MIND SEES ANY WAY THE FED CAN RAISE RATES IN THIS ENVIRONMENT!

Consider:

Following stability in global markets on Monday and Tuesday, US markets had a very strong and stable Tuesday here, ending with nearly 400 points in Dow Jones gains....

Aug 27, 2015
Without question, these last couple of weeks have been incredibly difficult for the average investor, both here and globally. Most emerging markets have losses of 30% to 50% off of their annual highs, and in the US, we've just experienced our first "true correction" in 4 1/2 years, with the major indices falling more than 10% from their peaks (anything over 10% is considered a correction, with anything over 20% considered a bear market).

BTW, market corrections are not only healthy, but they are actually REQUIRED, in order for a bull market to continue it's advance (a point that few "TV guru's" is making). The fact that we went 4 1/2 years without one is off the charts amazing...in fact, it's an all time record.

We've been much more fortunate here at the VRA, as we've been able to navigate the highs/lows well, which has allowed us to continue putting up market smashing returns. Over the last two months, as most stocks were beginning to fade quickly, we have recorded ne...

(From Thursday's VRA Update). Good Thursday afternoon all. As I type, the markets have taken another turn for the worse, with the Dow off close to 100 points,  joining the S&P 500 in the .50% loss range for the day. Most of this week it's been the tech heavy NASDAQ that's been hit hard....following disappointing earnings numbers from the biggies, like Microsoft, Apple and United Technologies. Now, the rest of the market looks like it wants to play catch-up on the downside...but so far, the losses are moderate and contained.

It's a very good thing that we took profits this week...while we may not be making money on the decline right now, we were able to get out of several positions at the top...now, we have fresh powder and can act at the perfect time, either way (notice I didn't say that we can take action at a "good" time...we'll wait until it is the "perfect" time, before we act next).

While the overall economic picture continues to be muddled, the recovery is still happening....

Since June 29th, or just over 3 weeks, the VRA has booked fresh profits of 236%...not a bad 3 weeks, but now, it's time to look forward. Where is the market headed next, and where will our future profits come from?
To answer a couple of emails that have already come in, NO....I am not quiet ready to go short the market. We could be missing out on an opportunity to make money as the overall stock market drops, but I'm not ready to pull the trigger...but yes...the time could be fast approaching.

Ideally, here's what I would like to see; Apple reported earnings after the market closed today. Should Apple have reported a good number (which they did not) and the stock fail to move higher, this would be considered a "breakdown", and would also mark a triple top in the stock since February. With the narrowing action that I'm seeing in the market already, combined with poor market internals all around (new highs/new lows, up/down volume, plus very poor money flows and a plummeting money sup...

My apologies on the previous update that was sent out on Monday. As you may have noticed, parts were incomplete...this update includes full kipherriage.com commenatary and game plan. Thanks for your patience.

Kip

In the VRA's 12 year history, last week may have been our best. We've actually had a week with larger profits (400%+ in one week late last year...thanks again Russia), but our predictions last week on Greece, China and the overall stock market each came to pass...major market moving events that were not only spot on, but actionable as well, producing net returns of more than 200% for VRA Subscribers.

For those that may be new to my work, since the beginning of 2014 the VRA has produced net profits of more than 1500% (after the gains from this past week, this number is higher...something like 300-400% higher). If there is a better performing investment advisory in either the US or globally, we cannot find it...and we've looked. Hulbert Financial Digest ranks investment new...

1500% Gains In 18 Months - Here’s What Happens Next

1558% to be exact…this is the “net” gain of all Buy/Sell VRA Recommendations since the beginning of 2014. If another investment advisory has done better, we have yet to find it (every buy/sell documented).

Regardless of how busy you may be, take a few minutes to read THIS update. It is that important. Even if you don’t subscribe to the VRA, following my "4 Point Investment Outline" will help to ensure you are on the right track...because I have yet to meet anyone over the last 30 years that wanted to have “less" money.

Bottom line: over the next 1-2 years, it's my strong belief that the points below WILL happen...

Everything You Read Next is Based on My 30 Years of Experience, Combined with VRA Trading & Investing System Analysis 

ONE: Stocks are going MUCH higher. I have been covering the reasons why for some time, but consider the following; a) Only 35% of the public is invested in stocks...conversely, bull markets end wh...

Corporate earnings are coming in, and the early read for me is “surprisingly solid”. And remember folks, this is the quarter where a combination of bad weather and a strong US Dollar (USD) were supposed to hit companies and hit them hard.
There is one area where hits from a strong USD have been felt. Take a look at the following commodities since their 2011 highs…

Commodity
Current Price
Recent High
Change

Iron Ore
$59.00
$195.00
-70%

Silver
$15.53
$48.55
-68%

WTI Crude
$44.88
$113.39
-60%

Corn
$358.50
$839.50
-57%

Natural Gas
$2.69
$6.21
-57%

Brent Crude
$55.24
$126.26
-56%

Hogs
$65.21
$133.06
-51%

Soy Beans
$962.00
$1,790.00
-46%

Uranium
$39.25
$73.00
-46%

Wheat
$504.50
$912.50
-45%

Copper
$5,882.00
$10,064.00
-42%

Platinum
$1,121.00
$1,884.00
-40%

Gold
$1,153.57
$1,874.72
-38%

Southern Pine Trees
$395.00
$499.00
-21%

Source: Thomson Reuters Datastream

What a “Falling” Dollar Could Mean for Commodities

Since July 2014, the value of ...

Over the past 14 months the VRA Trading & Investing System has produced more than 1200% in profits for Subscribers. Now…the best is yet to come.

“Kip, if I had known that your last 8 recommendations were going to more than quadruple the size of my brokerage account, I would have invested MUCH more than I did. Still, I cannot complain about $48,000 in profits. THANK YOU SIR! GT – Rhode Island”

My 30 years of investment and trading experience has taught me the single most investing lesson of all - You MUST Buy Low and Sell High.

I know…this sounds ridiculously simple…but you would be amazed at the number of experienced investors that get caught up in the emotions of investing. And it costs them dearly.

VRA ALERT: I write this brief alert to you today to draw your attention to the two most important cycle events that I follow…and they are BOTH taking place between now and the end of April.

Cycle Alert #1: Precious Metals are now prepared to do something that they have not done ...

Starting at 6 am each morning I look over my investing notes and the latest indicators from the VRA Trading and Investing System. This morning, my notes reminded me that 2015 is a “pre-election year” and that historically, this year is the strongest of all or the stock market. It’s just one of about ten primary reasons that I have been so bullish on stocks.

This also reminded me that yes…next year we have a Presidential election. While I’m a conservative at heart, I am also 100% independent. And yes…Republicans are every bit as messed up as Democrats.

THE CARTELS – Same Song Second Verse

Sure, Republicans will "act" different from Dems…and they will parrot the conservative party line to a naïve public…but at the end of the day we have a government controlled by the most powerful of special interests, and whether Republican or Democrat, it is the Global Cartels of the world that rule (just about) everything.

Be it the Financial Cartel (the most sinister and powerful), the Military...