What to Watch in the Markets: Fed Signals, Retail Sales, and Key Earnings

As we kick off the last full week of trading for 2024, Tematica’s Chris Versace previews the Fed’s December policy meeting, explaining why the market’s focus will be on what the central bank telegraphs for 2025.

We also share expectations for the November Retail Sales report and earnings this week from Micron (MU)FedEx (FDX), and Nike (NKE). With Qualcomm (QCOM)and Arm Holdings (ARM) heading to court this week over a licensing dispute, we share what we think is the likely outcome.

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