The US dollar weakened on Wednesday, supported by the rise in the Japanese stock market and the bet on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's landslide election victory, which puts her in a strong position on policies. The dollar index, which measures the US currency's performance against a basket of currencies, fell by 0.12% to 96.80 points. US jobs data was the focus for investors on Wednesday, as non-farm payrolls rose in January. The dollar fluctuated after a series of data indicated a slowdown in the world's largest economy. The euro rose by 0.04% to $1.1899, while the British pound slightly rose to $1.3646.
