Flash Purchasing Managers' survey results, foreign trade and final inflation reports from the euro area are the top economic news due on Friday, headlining a busy day. Retail sales and flash PMI figures are also due from the UK.
At 2.00 am ET, the Office for National Statistics releases UK retail sales data for November. Sales are forecast to climb 0.3 percent on month, slower than the 0.6 percent rise in October.
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