European markets set to open higher; oil prices surge By: CNBC.com News December 12, 2016 at 01:31 AM EST Markets are to start the week higher as political uncertainty in Italy eases and investors await another rate decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Read More >> Related Stocks: Camden Natl Corp Europe 350 Ishares ETF Europe ETF FTSE Vanguard FTSE 100 Index France Ishares MSCI ETF Germany Ishares MSCI ETF