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US stocks pare losses after potential government shutdown resolution
US stocks ended mixed after Democrats proposed a government shutdown deal; Nasdaq fell 0.
US equities ended mixed on Friday following news that Democrats proposed a plan to end the government shutdown. The Nasdaq 100 declined 0.3%, breaking a three-week winning streak. The S&P 500 gained 0.1%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.1%. Trading reflected adjustments to reduced uncertainty, though technology and consumer discretionary sectors continued to underperform.
Overall market activity was moderate, with energy and utilities contributing positive returns. Weekly volatility remained elevated across major US indices due to prior policy and economic concerns.