The personal consumption expenditures price index, considered to be the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, climbed 0.4% in September compared with an estimated 0.3% rise. Futures contracts tracking Federal Reserve's policy rate rose on Friday, reflecting increased confidence among traders that the central bank will not raise borrowing costs any further. Ford MotorF.N lost 4.1% after withdrawing its full-year results forecast due to "uncertainty" over the pending ratification of its deal with the United Auto Workers union, and warning of continued pressure on electric vehicles.