Oil futures fall as profits taken after highs ease demand jitters
New York crude futures slipped to 63.25 a barrel as September contracts dropped 2.83, easing from a record 67.10 set last Friday. API showed July gasoline deliveries down 0.8 percent and total domestic petroleum deliveries down 3 percent, while the DOE reported demand still strong with gasoline use averaging about 9.5 million barrels per day over the last four weeks, 1.5% above a year ago.
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BP fire investigation prompts independent panel review
The U S Chemical Safety Board urges BP to form an independent expert panel to assess safety at five North American refineries after an explosion and fire at the Texas City refinery killed 15 and injured 170 in March. The request follows multiple fires and incidents at BP facilities.
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General Motors to Notify Owners via OnStar for Recall
GM said it will begin this month to notify car and truck owners of recall notices through OnStar and contact those who do not bring vehicles to dealers within 60 days of initial notice. OnStar serves 3.5 million GM vehicle owners and can alert emergency services when airbags deploy or crashes occur.
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Banks push cheaper loans widen housing market risk
National City Mortgage raised conforming loan limits enabling larger loans at lower rates. This lets buyers obtain 5.75 percent on some 30 year mortgages and could lift house prices further amid already pricey markets. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recently lifted guarantees to 359650, prompting lenders to anticipate another increase in November.
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