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US stocks finish down; all eyes on Fed, oil prices

US markets closed lower on Friday, with investors concerned by rising oil prices, and also looking ahead to a Federal Reserve interest rate policy meeting.

  • US stocks closed down on Friday amid rising oil prices and Fed meeting anticipation
  • Nasdaq Composite fell 0.21%, Nasdaq down 53.52 points to 25,955.34
  • Fed meeting in December watched closely for potential rate hike decision

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