21.   Crude oil prices were little changed as traders awaited an industry report detailing changes in oil inventories before the start of the heating season.

22.   Corn and soybeans were little changed as traders awaited government supply and demand forecasts to be released before markets open tomorrow.

23.   Crude and heating oil futures closed little changed as traders awaited weekly production figures that could show crude storage levels rose as seasonal maintenance got under way.

24.   Crude is expected to open steady as traders await a United Nations vote on whether to allow a temporary boost in Iraqi oil exports.

25.   Crude oil futures fell after Hurricane Danny left U.S. Gulf production and import facilities undamaged and as traders awaited the resumption of Iraqi oil sales.

26.   Crude oil rose as traders awaited word of whether the U.S. will approve United Nations guidelines governing Iraqi oil exports according to an agreement reached in May.

27.   Crude oil was little changed as traders awaited a weekly industry report for signs of demand from refiners and other users.

28.   Crude oil was little changed as traders awaited an industry report on U.S. oil inventories.

29.   Currency traders were awaiting signs of progress in trade talks between the U.S. and Japan aimed at opening the Japanese auto market to U.S. goods.

30.   Grain and soybean futures were steady as traders awaited U.S. action on loan guarantees that would make it easier for South Korea to buy U.S. agricultural products.