Chip stocks such as Micron Technology Inc MU.O and Western Digital Corp WDC.O gained on Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's 005930.KS plans to cut chip production. By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, April 10 (Reuters) - U.S. stock indexes clawed back from steep losses to end mixed on Monday as investors digested Friday's employment report and prepared for an eventful week of inflation data and bank earnings. Recent indicators suggest a softening but sturdy economy, one that can withstand hawkish Fed policy as the central bank works to bring inflation closer to its 2% annual target.