Zions Bancorp (ZION) closed up more than +3% after Citigroup initiated coverage on the stock with a recommendation of buy and a price target of $42. A negative factor for stocks is the near certainty of a U.S. government shutdown, with House Republicans unable to agree on a plan to continue funding federal operations. Dec T-notes Friday posted moderate gains on carryover support from a rally in 10-year German bunds after Eurozone Sep CPI rose less than expected.