Retail sales due at the bottom of the hour
The September retail sales report is due at 1230 GMT and expected to rise 0.6% m/m with the control group up 0.4%.
Here's what Barclays had to say:
"We expect retail sales to have risen 0.6% m/m in September, driven by strength in autos and core categories. Manufacturers' reports on auto sales showed a healthy rise in September sales, which should be reflected at the retail level as well. For sales excluding autos, we look for a more modest increase of 0.2% m/m. At the core level, we expect sales to be up 0.4% m/m."
KBC says the "question is whether solid US eco data will help to restore confidence on US/global equity markets. At least for now sentiment looks still fragile."
