Tuesday has an index of U.S. consumer confidence set for 9 a.m. CDT, but no other official reports. Traders will keep a close eye on the latest weather forecasts and watch for any export sales news.
Weather
Tuesday will be very warm, humid and windy over the central and southern U.S. Precipitation will focus on the Northern Plains and northern Midwest with scattered light showers. This combination will favor additional row crop planting progress. Strong thunderstorms with locally heavy rain and potential severe intensity are in store from the southeastern Plains through the southern and eastern Midwest Tuesday evening and Wednesday.