Russia and US Dollar index are in the driver seat. Traders awaiting USDA Quarterly Stocks Report released tomorrow.
Russia further escalates Ukrainian conflict, Fed hikes rates yet again, and export sales disappoint.
USDA releases mostly as-expected September WASDE, railroad strikes tentatively avoided, and the first export sales numbers in four weeks.
Putin's comments on Ukrainian grain exports pushed markets higher, but they seem unable to hang onto gains. Crop conditions steady week-on-week.
Pro Farmer final estimates on corn versus USDA, crop conditions update, and bean futures take a hit in light of Pro Farmer tour estimates.
