Overnight pre-6 a.m. Globex prices report a mixed market for grains, with December corn and Chicago wheat experiencing a decline, while November soybeans and Kansas City wheat are on the rise. Traders are anticipating the latest export sales data, especially the amount sold to China, to provide further direction. The equity markets are showing mixed performances, with European indices experiencing solid gains. Energy markets are down following the previous day's significant losses, and the U.S. Dollar Index is slightly higher, trying to achieve its third consecutive higher close, despite being close to two-year lows. Precious metals are weaker, and in the outside markets, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 showed positive closes, while Asian and European markets displayed mixed results. Currencies, bonds, gold, and crude oil prices also provide an overview of the global financial markets.