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Labor market, Q1 earnings: Stocks in Translation

The labor market is displaying conflicting signals, with job openings showing signs of loosening while wage growth remains robust. This dynamic raises important questions about inflationary pressures moving forward.

Meanwhile, earnings season is in full swing, and the markets are closely watching the financial reports of companies, especially the influential tech giants. With 174 S&P 500 (^GSPC) companies set to unveil their first quarter results this week, their performances could either sustain or disrupt current market momentum.

Adding to the mix is the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee (TBAC), which has come into focus as the US government borrows more than expected.

On today's edition of Stocks In Translation, Yahoo Finance Markets Reporter Jared Blikre is joined by Threadneedle Ventures Founder Ann Berry and Macro Institute Chief Investment Strategist Brian Nick. Together, they will dissect the labor market data's impact on Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, analyze how first quarter earnings are shaping market sentiment, and explain what exactly TBAC does.

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This post was written by Angel Smith