1.   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.

2.   In NEW YORK, platinum and palladium fell as traders await the resumption of Russian exports of the precious metals following a six-month lull.

3.   In NEW YORK, 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.

4.   In NEW YORK, platinum and palladium fell as traders await the resumption of Russian exports after a halt of more than six months.

5.   Japanese stocks plunged in afternoon trading Monday and the yen strengthened against the dollar as Japan nervously awaited the resumption of trading in New York.

6.   Platinum and palladium fell for a second day as traders awaited the resumption of Russian exports of the precious metals following a six-month lull.

7.   Platinum fell for a fifth day and palladium also declined as traders await the resumption of Russian exports of the precious metals following a six-month lull.

8.   Platinum and palladium fell as traders await the resumption of Russian exports of the precious metals following a six-month lull.

9.   The dollar was little changed as investors awaited the resumption of U.S. budget talks and looked for a breakthrough, traders said.

10.   The dollar fell in light trading, as traders await resumption of budgets talks Wednesday between Congressional staff and the Clinton administration.