Market Watch with Tom Waitt

February_28th_2012.mp3 Increased Confidence    Consumer confidence soared in February to 70.8% from 61.5% the highest level in a year. Nightly news casts are less pessimistic. Equities south of the border have surpassed 2011 highs. United States Consumer Confidence (Click For Larger Picture) Confidence is key, U.S. consumer confidence jumped to 70.8% in February up sharply from levels of low 40's a few months ago. There are many ways to analyze the market; Technical analysis studying various indicators, Chart analysis looking at patterns, Fundamental analysis measuring financial health, Common sense, Contrary opinion, Political analysis and my favorite "Fusion Analysis" a combination of the above. The worst results come from Consensus analysis and one we must guard against. This is a trading environment and requires active management it is paramount to think outside the box and apply Fusion studies along with risk/reward ratios to your investments. There are many opportunities to