Major U.S. stock-indexes eked out small gains on Friday, with the S&P 500 on track for its best week since December, as investors bet the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates at near-zero levels this year. Minutes of the Fed's September meeting, released on Thursday, indicated further signs of dovishness and concerns among policy-makers about a global economic slowdown weighing on the economy, even before weak September jobs data.

Dow stocks mixed (17 in negative area, 13 in positive). Top looser - Chevron Corporation (CVX, -1.15%). Top gainer - UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH, +2.09%).

Most of S&P index sectors in positive area. Top looser - Financial (-0.2%). Top gainer - Conglomerates (+1,1%).

At the moment:

Dow 16977.00 +11.00 +0.06%

S&P 500 2006.75 +0.25 +0.01%

Nasdaq 100 4354.75 +10.00 +0.23%

10 Year yield 2,11% +0,00

Oil 49.84 +0.41 +0.83%

Gold 1157.90 +13.60 +1.19%