Chicago and Los Angeles Default Rates Hit New Recent Lows

On a Year-Over-Year Basis, Prices Were Down 22% On Weakened Demand

"Fuel Fight: Environment Meets Economics" Forum to be held in New York November 29

Follows September Production of 31.15 Million b/d; Leaves OPEC Above Target

Prices Still Up 13% on 2011 levels, but Q4 Drop Could Threaten Early-Year Gains

S&P Dow Jones Indices Established and Integration Well Underway