<p>Goldman Sachs analysts including Jan Hatziu wrote after the data was released: &#34;We note that challenges in seasonal adjustments may lead to higher-than-usual volatility in unemployment claims data during the holiday period.&#34;
Bloomberg Industry Research strategist Zhang Chunyue wrote in a report: &#34;Once the theme of de-dollarization resurfaces, the dollar may continue to weaken in 2026, triggering a trend similar to that seen in the second quarter of this year.&#34;</p>

<p>Goldman Sachs analyst Jan Hatziu pointed out that seasonal adjustments during the holiday period may lead to increased volatility in unemployment claims data. Bloomberg Industry Research strategist Zhang Chunyu mentioned in a report that if the theme of de-dollarization resurfaces, the dollar may continue to weaken in 2026, potentially showing a trend similar to that of the second quarter of 2023</p>

Analyst: Once the theme of de-dollarization resurfaces, the US dollar may continue to weaken in 2026