No major economic reports scheduled as the U.S. government shutdown enters its 30th day on Thursday. Ag trade will be focused on reported details from President Trump's meeting with President Xi of China which began during the late evening Wednesday in U.S. time.
Weather
A system that has produced heavy rain and strong winds this week is now moving up into the Northeast on Thursday. Cold air is still moving in behind the system, especially across the southern tier of the country which may result in some frosts Friday morning. An additional little clipper moving through the Canadian Prairies is producing some isolated showers in the Northern Plains as well.