The dollar fluctuated against most major forex currencies as risk aversion remains at elevated levels after a negative evaluation of the U.S. economy by a top official of the Federal Reserve. Dow Jones and NASDAQ increased by 0.09% and 0.28% respectively. Crude oil weakened by the closure of 0.5% to $ 75.40 a barrel, and gold (XAU) rose 0.3% to close at $ 1,231.40 an ounce. Today, unemployment claims expected to weaken from 484K to 478K and Philly Fed Manufacturing Index is expected to grow 5.1 to 7.1.