21.   In theory, a devalued ruble should make U.S. exports to Russia more expensive, and lower the price of Russian exports and investments.

22.   Nickel fell to its lowest price in more than three years as Russian exports rose and slowing economic growth in Asia reduced demand for metal products.

23.   Officials from Almaz, the Russian export agency, have offered an unspecified amount of palladium for sale in London, traders said.

24.   Platinum and palladium futures rose on a lack of clear indications that Russian exports will resume this month after a six-month lull.

25.   Platinum and palladium prices also were pushed lower by a stronger yen, as well as by speculation that Russian exports will resume soon, analysts and traders said.

26.   Persistent concern that Russian exports of palladium and platinum will fall in coming months because of declining mine production is likely to curb further price declines, analysts said.

27.   Palladium and platinum prices fell for a third day amid speculation that Russian exports will resume soon, analysts and traders said.

28.   Platinum and palladium are expected to hold steady amid speculation that declining Russian mine production will offset an expected return of Russian exports to the world market.

29.   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.

30.   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.