Service Alert: The Market Preview Podcast will be on hiatus from 17-Dec through 2-Jan. The comment will resume publication on 3-Jan-2022 US futures are indicating a higher open as of 05:00 ET. European equity markets higher, with basic resources, auto sector and technology leading move. Follows a mixed to mostly higher session in Asia. FOMC the macro event of the week with expectations building policymakers will double the pace of taper. ECB, BoJ, SNB and BOE decisions also due this week. Companies mentioned: Vifor Pharmaceuticals, AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group, Visa (NYSE:V), Mastercard (NYSE:MA), SenseTime Group