MW: Crude oil dips after trade, import prices data
By Nick Godt
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Crude oil futures fell on Friday after the government data showed the U.S. trade deficit widened more than expected to $36.5 billion in September, while import prices rose 0.7% last month. Crude oil futures were down 22 cents, or 0.3%, at $76.72 a barrel in electronic trade on Globex. It earlier rose to $77.28 a barrel, receiving a boost as the dollar fell against other major currencies.
