Economic Data Scheduled For Friday

by Lisa Levin, Benzinga Editor

December 18, 2020 4:03 AM | 1 min read | Make a Comment

The current account report for the third quarter is scheduled for release at 8:30 a.m. ET. The deficit is expected to increase to $185.6 billion in the third quarter from $170.5 billion in the second quarter.
The index of leading economic indicators for November will be released at 10:00 a.m. ET. Analysts expect the index rising 0.5% last month.
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Charles Evans is set to speak at 11:00 a.m. ET.
Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard will speak at 11:10 a.m. ET.
The Baker Hughes North American rig count report for the latest week is scheduled for release at 1:00 p.m. ET.

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