March CBOT corn settled below its 20-and -200-day moving averages, which like a week ago foreshadows a re-test of $4.35-$4.36.

U.S. industrial production edged up 0.1% in September, in line with expectations. Industrial production has risen 1.6% year-over-year, building on a 0.9% gain the previous month.

Adobe stock price has been in a freefall in the past few years as it continued to underperform the broader stock market.

Dollar General shares jumped the most in six months following a quarterly earnings beat and an upward revision to full-year guidance, reflecting continued momentum from value-seeking, cash-strapped consumers.