The markets next week are expected to be driven by monetary policy decisions from the Fed, reaction to the latest developments in Europe and reports on November retail sales. Any further word from the Fed on new quantitative easing would help along with the euro situation. Another potential market mover will be the first-time jobless claims figures for the week ending Dec. 10. Analysts say that if the upcoming results are at or below last week’s figures it would be a sign that hiring is on the rise. Investors all over the world will be looking to Europe to determine how to bet on the markets.
