Ruble hits high
The ruble hit 2 1/2-year highs to the dollar on Tuesday after Russian policymakers said controlling inflation was a top priority, pointing to the prospect of higher domestic interest rates as the US currency came under broad pressure.
Russia devalued the ruble for the third time in a week, sending the currency to its lowest level against the dollar since January 2006, as oil's drop below $39 a barrel dimmed the outlook for growth.