The week ahead

Monday

  • Economic indicators: November retail sales.

Tuesday

  • Federal Reserve meets to set short-term interest rates.
  • United States, Israel and Egypt to sign trade agreement.
  • Economic indicators: October trade deficit.

Thursday

  • Goldman Sachs, FedEx, Nike, Rite Aid issue quarterly reports.
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce has forum on economic outlook.
  • Economic indicators: November housing starts, Q3 current account deficit.

Friday

  • Economic indicators: November consumer prices.