Economic Data Calls for August 14, 2020

by Kathy Lien

Here’s what we are looking for in tomorrow’s economic reports (August 14, 2020) — Good Luck Trading!

1. NZ PMI Manufacturing (18:30 ET) No Trade — Economy should continue to improve but RBNZ dovishness could be telling.

2. Chinese Industrial Production & Retail Sales (22:00 ET) No Trade — Chinese data can be market moving but difficult to predict

3. EZ Trade Balance (05:00 ET) Bullish EUR — EZ GDP revisions are hard to predict. Stronger GE and FR trade

4. US Retail Sales (08:30 ET) Bullish USD — Gas prices steady. Redbook reports stronger retail sales in July

5. US University of Michigan Sentiment Index (10:00 ET) Bearish USD — With extra UI benefits expiring, sentiment could weaken further

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