Market Watch with Tom Waitt

December_15th_2010.mp3 2010 Returns    As we approach the end of 2010 annual performance is in focus. It is difficult enough to track our own equity markets day to day but Global Markets and events are important in this millisecond decision making World.   Global Market Results (Click For Larger Picture) Global events and market fluctuations affect domestic and international markets instantaneously. Global equity markets have mixed returns shifting rapidly day to day minute to minute. At this point in time Japanese stocks are the weakest in 2010 off 2.2%. The strongest global equity player is Germany with an advance of 17.1% this year. North American equity markets are all up over 10% with junior cap issues outpacing senior and intermediate stocks. In Currencies the Euro remains weak off 6.8% so far in 2010.Silver is leading global commodity markets soaring 75% this year. When investing in equities it is important to realize that it is a market of stocks not a stock market