At 9 a.m. CST Friday, the University of Michigan's early index of consumer sentiment for February will be posted, the only official report of the day. Traders continue to monitor the latest weather forecasts, watch for any news of export sales and keep an eye on events surrounding Ukraine.
Weather
A clipper system moving along the U.S.-Canada border Friday has its cold front dropping south through the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest Friday morning. The front will continue southeast throughout the day with falling temperatures in the Plains and rest of the Midwest. Showers will remain fairly spotty with the system and a mix of rain and snow. Some breezy winds have developed behind the front as well and continue across the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest through the afternoon.