The Dollar weakened against other major currencies as data showing a drop in jobless claims (457K vs. 468K prior), failed to offset fears over a slowdown in U.S. economic growth. NASDAQ and Dow Jones declined by 0.57% and 0.29% respectively, crude oil rose by 1.8% closing at 78.3$ a barrel, Gold (XAU) strengthened by 0.7% closing at 1168.4$ an ounce.