Monthly GDP estimate from the UK and industrial production from euro area are due on Wednesday, headlining a light day for the European economic news.
At 2.00 am ET, the Office for National Statistics releases UK GDP, industrial and construction output and foreign trade figures. The economy is forecast to grow 0.5 percent on month in August, following a 0.1 percent rise in July.
The UK visible trade deficit is seen at GBP 12 billion in August versus -GBP 12.7 billion in July.
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