On today's show we discuss regional bank failures, confidence in the Fed, international diversification, the V-shaped recovery in the labor market, vibes vs. data in the economy, the best company in the world, middle age and much more.\xa0Thanks to YCharts for sponsoring this episode! YCharts will be discussing the Scenarios Tool with a big emphasis on how it helps streamline the financial planning process for advisors with RWM COO Nick Maggiulli on May 24th at 12:30pm ET. Register at: https://ycharts.zoom.us/webinar/register/6316832319210/WN_hZWZbN3fSGm_ax8f92h9RA#/registrationFind complete shownotes on our blogs...\nBen Carlson\u2019s A Wealth of Common Sense\nMichael Batnick\u2019s The Irrelevant Investor\nFeel free to shoot us an email at animalspiritspod@gmail.com with any feedback, questions, recommendations, or ideas for future topics of conversation.\n\xa0\nCheck out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.com\n\xa0\nInvesting involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management.\nWealthcast Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information.\nObviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here:\nhttps://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices