MW: Crude oil higher, gold futures lower after data
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Crude oil futures were higher and gold fell on Friday, after separate economic reports showed consumer prices rose 0.1% in September and a New York manufacturing index improved markedly in October. Crude oil for November delivery gained 27 cents, or 0.4%, to $83 a barrel. Gold for December delivery fell $1.30, or 0.2%, to $1,375.40 an ounce.
