1.   An end to the drop suggests traders are awaiting further signs of progress of the crop, which is still being planted, before pushing prices lower.

2.   Bank issues fell as bond yields rose, as traders await economic reports for signs that consumer prices may rise.

3.   Bonds were little changed today as traders awaited the September employment report.

4.   Canadian bonds were little changed as traders awaited sales of new Canadian and U.S. government issues for confirmation that fixed-income securities are still in favor with investors.

5.   Canadian government bonds were little changed with yields near all-time lows as traders awaited economic reports this week for an indication that the economy is still growing without inflation.

6.   Canadian government bonds fell as traders awaited a U.S. report on U.S. producer output, which could show the economy remains robust and potentially inflationary.

7.   Canadian government bonds were little changed as traders awaited a retail sales report tomorrow for further indications that the economy paused at the end of the second quarter.

8.   Chicago corn futures edged lower and soybeans rose slightly as traders awaited new production estimates for those crops.

9.   Cattle futures were steady as traders awaited a government report that was expected to show beef supplies will be ample in the coming months.

10.   Coffee prices almost tripled this year and traders still are awaiting the start of winter in Brazil.