Market Watch with Tom Waitt

August_18th_2010.mp3 Global Market Results    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 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 12.38%. The strongest global equity player is Germany with an advance of 3.93% this year. North American equity markets are flat with mid cap issues outpacing senior and junior stocks. In Currencies the Euro remains weak off 10.3% so far in 2010. Wheat is leading global commodity markets soaring 28% this year while oil is off 6.4%.  There are many opportunities to make money but it requires action on your part, each stock selected must show risk/reward of at least 2:1. Make the call - let me p