8:30a Empire State factory gauge retreats only slightly to 24.4 in September 8:30a U.S. retail sales decline 0.2% in August 8:30a Lower auto purchases dampen retail sales in August 8:30a Retail sales minus autos increase 0.2% in August 8:31a U.S. retail sales minus autos, gas drop 0.4% in August 8:30a Effects of Hurricane Harvey on retail sales likely small 8:31a Gold futures little changed after data 8:31a December gold rises less than 0.1% at $1,329.50/oz.