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Thursday morning reports include weekly U.S. jobless claims, the October consumer price index and an update of the U.S. Drought Monitor, all due out at 7:30 a.m. CST. USDA's weekly export sales report is moved to Friday, due to Veterans Day. At 10 a.m., the U.S. Energy Department will release its weekly report of energy inventories, including ethanol production. The U.S. Treasury will report on the federal budget at 1 p.m. CST.
WeatherDry conditions are in store for all primary crop areas Thursday. This combination favors the final stage of harvest along with offering favorable livestock and transportation conditions.