The dollar fell 0.09 percent to 113.68 yen, and 0.22 percent against a basket of currencies. The euro was up at $1.0734, shrugging off a surprised fall in German business morale this month.
Oil prices reversed their overnight gains. Brent futures dipped 0.7 percent to $55.05 per barrel, after rising 0.4 percent overnight.
This article was provided by Reuters.