Wall Street closed mixed amid government shutdown uncertainty.

Mixed Signals on Wall Street

The New York stock market completed the day with a mixed performance, causing concern among investors. At the close, the Dow Jones index reached a record closing high of 48,254.82 points with a 0.68% increase. On the other hand, the S&P 500 index rose by 0.06% to 6,850.92 points, while the Nasdaq index fell by 0.26% to 23,406.46 points.

Government Shutdown Uncertainty

As the prolonged uncertainty over the government shutdown in the U.S. continues, mixed market signals have been observed. The temporary budget proposal approved by the Senate is expected to provide funding for the government until the end of January. All eyes are now on the vote in the House of Representatives, which is expected to take place this evening local time. House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed his belief that the "long national nightmare" will soon come to an end. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated during a press conference that they are "hopeful that the shutdown will end thanks to the efforts of the Republicans."

Expectation of Economic Data

Analysts predict that critical official economic data that has been delayed due to the government shutdown may be released next week. The White House noted that there will be no announcements regarding October’s inflation and employment reports.

Fluctuations in the Technology Sector

Markets are paying attention to fluctuations in artificial intelligence and technology stocks. Chip makers Nvidia and AMD gained value today. Shares of Nvidia showed a slight increase following news that one of its suppliers, Foxconn, had announced earnings. AMD shares rose by 9% after the CEO stated that the company's revenue growth would increase due to the rising demand for AI chips. However, other tech giants, particularly Meta (down 3%), Amazon, and Tesla (down 2%), saw declines.

Developments on the Trade Front

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mentioned in a television broadcast that significant tariff announcements would be made in the future. This situation is predicted to "rapidly lower prices." Additionally, it was mentioned that Donald Trump might offer dividends to individuals due to customs duties, although no decision has yet been made on this matter.

Supreme Court Developments

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court announced that a hearing regarding Trump’s request to dismiss Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board, will take place on January 21, 2026.