Markets
On Friday, the U.S. Commerce Department releases its latest estimate of U.S. GDP in the third quarter at 7:30 a.m. CST. USDA's cattle on-feed report for December 1 is due out at 2 p.m. CST with on-feed inventory expected up 1.9% from a year ago. Traders will be watching for news on any last minute Congressional bills or trade agreement developments with China.
Weather
Another dry day is in store across the primary crop areas Friday. Temperatures will continue to show a warming trend going into the weekend. This combination favors livestock and transportation along with offering some late harvest progress.