Early on Thursday we'll see the release of leading economic indicators, jobless claims and existing home sales. We will also be watching for weekly export sales, out at 7:30 Central time. We will watch for any new flash sales announced at 8 a.m., by the USDA, with an emphasis on China, and we'll look for any significant weather changes.
Weather
A compact system will continue to bring scattered showers to the eastern Midwest on Thursday while some additional showers form across the Southeast. Some minor impacts are expected from these showers but most areas will continue to have favorable conditions. Lower temperatures have filtered in behind the system across the Plains and western Midwest and some first frosts will be recorded over the next couple of days, which is either on time or late for this time of year.