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The U.S. Dollar weakened today as risk appetite returned, with investors “buying the dip” in assets like Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies after a turbulent week. The partial U.S. government shutdown has delayed key labor data, leaving only the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Survey for February, expected to show a slight decline. The Indian Rupee and Australian Dollar gained against the Dollar, while the Euro is recovering after recent losses, supported by inflation data from France and Germany. The Canadian Dollar, however, is under pressure due to disappointing January employment figures, erasing recent labor market gains. Markets now await the U.S. Non-Farm Payroll report, scheduled for February 11.