US stock indexes closed mixed on Friday, with the S&P 500 up +0.13%, Dow Jones up +0.16%, and Nasdaq down -0.28%. Senate Democrats offered a one-year extension of health care subsidies to end the government shutdown, but Republicans rejected it. Weakness in semiconductor makers and economic concerns weighed on stocks. Fed Vice Chair’s hawkish comments also affected stocks. The US Supreme Court questioned the legality of President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. Strong corporate earnings reports continued, with 81% of S&P 500 companies beating forecasts. Overseas markets closed lower, and T-notes closed up slightly.

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