5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week 13 December 2020

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) was able to continue its impressive run last week, but only just. The benchmark index rose just 0.1% over the five days to end the week at 6,642.6 points.

Another busy week is expected next week. Here are five things to watch:

ASX futures pointing slightly lower.

The Australian share market looks set to start the week ever so slightly in the red. According to the latest SPI futures, the ASX 200 is poised to open the week 1 point lower on Monday. This follows a mixed night of trade on Wall Street on Friday. The Dow Jones rose 0.15%, the S&P 500 fell 0.15%, and the Nasdaq dropped 0.2%. 

US approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

Investor sentiment could be given a boost next week following news that the…