New report finds shrinking but still solid jobs numbers and lower unemployment as U.S. central bank monitors economy amid policy changes.

U.S. stock indexes are holding relatively steady following a mixed report on the job market that analysts said may not change much for financial markets. The S&P 500 was up 0.2% in early trading Friday and remained on track for a modest gain for the week.

U.S. equity futures edged lower in early Friday trading, while Treasury yields and the dollar held steady, as investors braced for a critical January jobs report that could define market direction over the coming weeks.