The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index is due out at 9 a.m. CDT and is the only significant report scheduled for Friday the 13th. Traders will continue to watch over the latest forecasts and digest Thursday's new estimates from USDA. Traders will also watch at 8 a.m. CDT to see if USDA announces a seventh consecutive export sale for new-crop soybeans.
Weather
An active frontal boundary from the Central Plains through the southern Midwest will remain active as it pushes south Friday. Moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible along the front in these areas while it continues to dry out farther north.