Wall Street closed lower for the session, as investors await the Federal Reserve's next policy meeting. Despite tumbling nearly 300 points at the end of day, the Dow escaped with a meager weekly gain. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq and S&P 500 both walked away with losses on the week.

OIL PRICES RISE NEARLY 4% ON THE WEEK

Oil futures closed the week higher, marking another finish at their highest level since November. Crude for October delivery added 61 cents, or 0.7%, to settle at $90.77 per barrel for the day, and rose 3.7% for the week.

Gold prices eked out a gain Friday, settling 0.2% higher for the week. December-dated gold gained $13.40, or less than 0.7%, to settle at $1,946.20 an ounce for the day, as the dollar drops off. 

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