European Economics Preview: Eurozone Flash PMI Data Due

Flash Purchasing Managers' survey data from euro area and retail sales from the UK are due on Friday, headlining a busy day for the European economic news. At 2.00 am ET, the Office for National Statistics releases UK retail sales and public sector finance data. Retail sales are forecast to grow at a moderate pace of 2 percent on a monthly basis, following a 13.9 percent rise in June.