But probability of a June rate hike now up to 90%.
Jobs data sent the Dow climbing but the Fed minutes brought it back down.
Tokyo's Nikkei index falls 0.3% to 19,545.21 points.
Investors are cautious ahead of a likely interest rate hike announcement on Wednesday (15 March).
Dollar on the front foot again ahead of Federal Reserve meeting on Wednesday.
Pound falls below €1.16, while dollar retreats against main rivals amid rising concerns over Donald Trump's presidency.
Asian session started a marginal recovery in the commodities market which gathered momentum during European trading hours.
Dollar lower across the board ahead of Fed meeting, which is expected to confirm a first rate hike in 12 months.
Fed set to raise rates as US markets and dollar have hit record-highs following Donald Trump's victory.
The central bank analysed challenges to the 'development and adoption' of blockchain.
Bank of England raises growth forecast for 2017 after High Court rules Parliament must vote on Article 50.
Dollar falls against major rivals ahead of Federal Reserve meeting and amid US elections jitters.
Nikkei 225 index retreats 1.8% to 17,123.23 points at mid-day.
After US GDP growth high, dollar rallies to put Federal Reserve on course to raise interest rates.
Pound hits two-week high against euro before retreating, while dollar soars to six-year high against Chinese yuan.
Tokyo's Nikkei 225 benchmark advances 0.6% to 16,839.59 points.
Tokyo's Nikkei benchmark index advances 0.7% to 16,709.06 points.
Dollar gains ground against the euro but uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve meeting lingers on.
Dollar gains steadily against the yen as US investors sit tight ahead of Federal Reserve meeting next week.
Dollar's rally stalls after dovish comment from Fed Governor Lael Brainard, before recovering ground.
Dollar trades mixed amid increasing fears the Fed will hike interest rates this month.
Sterling remains on track to clinch weekly gains as business confidence increases.
