Here are a few things to think about during this period of almost non-existent news surrounding the markets:

This is from a press release from the state of South Australia (SA): SA grain growers will not have to access GM technology for at least another six years, after the state government's announcement that its moratorium on GM food crops will continue until at least 2019. That leaves SA as the only mainland state unable to grow commercial GM crops. The moratorium extension announcement was made last week by Tourism Minister Leon Bignell, who said SA's GM-free status was an important part of the state's reputation for producing premium food and wine. "Maintaining the moratorium sends a strong message to consumers of SA food and wi...