The rise and fall of a stock isn’t a perfect barometer for predicting layoffs, but it can often be an early indicator.
股价的涨跌固然不能算作未来裁员的晴雨表，但是也常常会被当成一个早期信号。
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Stock price is the "barometer" of stock market. It not only affects investors'decisions, but also influences the productive and operational activities.
股票价格是股票市场的”晴雨表”，不仅直接影响投资者的决策，还影响股份制企业的生产经营活动。
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The stock market is a barometer of national economy.