WTI falls as U.S. deadlock overshadowed China's growth

West Texas Intermediate oil declined on Friday heading for the second weekly drop and was traded close to a level of $100 a barrel on the NYMEX as price losses during this week's U.S. impasse overshadowed stronger growth of China's economy. WTI for delivery in November fell 6 cents to $100.6 a barrel by 8:29 a.m. in London.