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[nma] cursed gem - levi tried getting the holy grail? 💎 by @/nask @cadelacachorro

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When MACD Meets the Labor Force Participation Rate: The Trading Combo You Didn't Know You Needed Picture this: You're staring at your trading screen like it's a crystal ball, hoping it'll reveal the future. You spot a MACD crossover and your heart races faster than when you see your ex at the grocery store. You think you've got the golden ticket, but just as you click 'buy,' the market dives. Classic. What if I told you that MACD alone is like a peanut butter sandwich without jelly—decent, but missing the magic? The real power move is combining it with a sneaky, underappreciated economic indicator: the Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR). This unlikely duo could be your secret sauce for sharper market predictions and smarter trades. Let’s break down this ninja-level strategy that most traders are sleeping on. Why MACD Alone Isn’t the Holy Grail The MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) is a crowd favorite in technical analysis. It signals momentum shifts through crossovers and divergence patterns. But relying solely on MACD is like trusting your GPS on a road trip without checking traffic updates—you might still end up in a jam. Common MACD Pitfalls: - False Signals: A crossover doesn't always guarantee a trend shift. Market noise can throw you off. - Lagging Indicator: MACD reacts to price action; it doesn't predict it. - Overconfidence Trap: Traders often assume one bullish crossover means smooth sailing. Insider Tip: According to John Murphy, technical analysis legend and author of Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets, “Indicators should confirm each other. Never rely on just one.” Enter the Labor Force Participation Rate. Trust me, this is where the plot twist happens. The Labor Force Participation Rate: Your Trading Crystal Ball? The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the percentage of working-age people actively employed or seeking work. It sounds like something only economists care about—but hear me out. This indicator is a hidden gem for predicting long-term economic strength and currency trends. Why LFPR Matters to Forex Traders: - Economic Health Check: A rising LFPR suggests more people are working or seeking jobs, indicating economic strength—bullish for the currency. - Wage Pressure Signals: Higher participation can suppress wages, while a declining rate can tighten labor supply, boosting wages and inflation—currency positive. - Recession Warnings: If LFPR plummets despite job growth, it hints at underlying economic issues. Think of it as the 'bad vibes' signal. Example: In 2023, the U.S. LFPR remained stubbornly below pre-pandemic levels, signaling labor market distortions. Traders who noticed this factored it into their USD outlook, predicting inflationary pressure ahead. The Hidden Pattern: MACD + LFPR Synergy for Forex Domination Combining MACD signals with LFPR trends can give you next-level precision. Here’s how: Step 1: Identify MACD Crossovers - Look for bullish crossovers (MACD line crosses above signal line) or bearish ones (MACD line crosses below). - Note divergence (MACD moving opposite to price), signaling a potential reversal. Step 2: Cross-Check LFPR Data - Rising LFPR: Confirms economic growth. A bullish MACD crossover becomes stronger. - Declining LFPR: Hints at economic weakness. A bearish MACD crossover gains extra credibility. Step 3: Time Your Entry Like a Pro - If MACD is bullish + LFPR is rising, favor long positions. - If MACD is bearish + LFPR is falling, consider short positions. - If MACD signals conflict with LFPR trends, tread cautiously—the market might be faking you out. Real-World Example: Catching the USD Surge in 2022 When the U.S. LFPR data in mid-2022 hinted at labor tightness and rising wages, savvy traders paired this insight with bullish MACD signals on USD pairs. They anticipated aggressive Fed tightening before the market fully priced it in. Result? A profitable ride on the USD rally wave. Ninja-Level Refinements: Take It to the Next Level 1. Use Multi-Timeframe Analysis: - Cross-check MACD on the daily chart with weekly LFPR trends. - Alignment across timeframes boosts confidence in your trade setup. 2. Watch Out for Sector-Specific LFPR Clues: - Dig into industry breakdowns in labor reports. For instance, a sharp decline in tech sector participation might hint at broader risk-off sentiment. 3. Blend with Economic News: - Pair LFPR data with Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) for a complete labor market picture. - For instant updates, StarseedFX’s Economic Indicators Hub has your back here. Expert Voices You Should Know - Marc Chandler (Bannockburn Global Forex): “Labor market data often tells the story before monetary policy shifts.” Source - Kathy Lien (BK Asset Management): “Combining technical indicators with fundamental drivers amplifies trading accuracy.” Source Key Takeaways for Savvy Traders: - MACD crossovers + LFPR trends = Powerful Confirmation Tool. - Rising LFPR strengthens bullish signals; falling LFPR reinforces bearish bias. - Blend technical precision with labor market insights for elite-level entries. - Stay updated with labor data and real-time news using StarseedFX Economic Indicators. Final Word: Don’t Just Trade—Trade Smart Combining MACD with LFPR is like pairing espresso with dark chocolate—unexpected but ridiculously effective. Master this approach, and you’ll sidestep the false signal traps that plague most traders. Got your own quirky indicator combo? Drop a comment below—we're all ears. —————– Image Credits: Cover image at the top is AI-generated Read the full article

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I almost want to join this reading group to see these gems first hand. I just left a (long) reading group in the Brazilian Witch group. And there were all his pearls of wisdom and discussions. 90% of them were initiated by me because I'm the kind of person who's obsessed with lore and gets hung up on weird details. I'll take this opportunity to go over some details that you may have missed (how many editions have you read? Just the first one?!):

* Pay attention to Elyon going to call the girls to Cedric's trap at the school and then her appearing behind the trees in the final scene. In issue 50 (!!!), the Oracle shows this scene briefly and says that this Elyon who led the girls into the trap was actually a magical clone. The real one was watching from afar, it seems. I wonder if Elyon had any idea what really happened in that fire or if Elyon's astral drop that died at the coronation was the same.

* For issue 2: If you haven't read it yet, this is a slight spoiler. But the thing about Irma turning a person into a frog was really important in the "Witch Adventures" books. I recommend reading the books between editions 23 and 24 because they bring many good moments and add new things.

* The timeline is a long-running joke. But I like how it still maintains a certain order until the end, I even put together a timeline while rereading the editions in the BR reading group. I also made a list of all the worlds, all the cities and even all the plots and characters that were forgotten in limbo.

* This is a bit of a spoiler, but I want you to pay attention to Cornelia and Peter when they appear. I think it's funny that before Caleb even showed up, Cornelia was already showing romantic interest in Peter (basically, there's a scene of the girls saying goodbye to Peter and Cornelia thinking to herself: "Hmm, he's kind of cute." It may not be much, BUT ALWAYS I WAS THERE AND CALEB WAS A DELAY IN HER LIFE.) Yes, I'm Peter/Cornelia Stan and I'm going to defend the cutest and most well-built couple in the magazine. I could (and maybe I will) write a whole article about the Caleb/Cornelia narrative and why they are terrible together. And about how the Peter/Cornelia couple had their construction in due time without forcing or rushing the pace of the narrative.

* another spoiler, but I want you to pay attention to future editions.We have that old detail about Phobos claiming to be immortal and that the whole crisis of the veil over Meridian is his fault. But If I'm not mistaken, this is only in two editions, 9 and 11, if I'm not mistaken. Otherwise, I don't remember any quote from the ancient guardians or the oracle reaffirming this point. If you want to ignore this detail it wouldn't particularly change anything in the story. I know it might be controversial, but it makes a lot of sense to me.

* random thoughts why I got lost on the way: I don't know if you've ever followed anything from the FATE game franchise. More precisely fate/stay night. I find it ironic how I can find so many parallels between FSN and Witch, even though they are such different stories. Elyon is practically an Artoria Pendragon (theoretically they could be related, Escanor was related to King Arthur!?)And the Holy Grail of Fate is basically a portal.

* to finish I will leave the link to a list I made in Word (it is in Portuguese but it should be possible to translate it without any problems) I gathered the credits for all editions, including script, drawings and final art.Please put the details next to each edition so people can see who has which edition. You'd be surprised how much a story changes its development depending on who writes it. In the final arcs this is even more apparent.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1otYALjigpDp9Jmyx5a7dBEhlF6ttLmPbobIt3Tl-Y2c/edit?usp=drivesdk

Want to see what we talked about in the W.I.T.C.H. Book Club this week? No? Well I'll share something anyway

There were serious discussions about worldbuilding, the infamous timeline, the early 2000 vibes, the art, the plot... and of course also important questions like, what about the audacity of Ms. Rudolph to give the Queen of Meridian a bad grade in maths? Was it written in the Oracle contract that he had to be bald? Were the Guardians of Kandrakar revealed when Will was in town so Phobos could send Cedric and Vathek to Earth only once and refund less travel costs to his employees?

Here are some of the panels we discussed (with various degrees of seriousness)

If you want to join -> come to Cedric's Screaming Closet on Discord (18+ please - and don't forget that it's a Cedric/Metamoor/Basiliade focused server)