MW: Crude oil, gold futures dip more after U.S. data
By Nick Godt
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Crude oil and gold futures dipped further on Friday, after reports showed U.S. consumers grew more pessimistic about the economy in February and business inventories dropped in December. Crude oil for March delivery was down $1.78, or 2.3%, at $73.50 a barrel. Gold for April fell $8.70, or 0.8%, at $1,086.20 an ounce.
