Bank of Malaya analysts stated in a foreign exchange research and strategy report that the December non-farm report is expected to show that as the one-time weather effects diminish, the number of new jobs added in December will slow from 227,000 in November to 165,000. Analysts noted that data in line with expectations could keep the dollar index near high levels. However, analysts added that data above or below expectations could lead to significant movements in the dollar index in either direction.