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The US dollar has soared over the past two months thanks to a barrage of strong economic data.
  • The dollar has surged over the past two months thanks to strong economic data.
  • One gauge of the greenback's strength has rallied 5% since July 13.
  • The buck recently hit a six-month high, with inflation cooling and the jobs market staying strong.

The dollar has enjoyed a remarkable turnaround over the past two months, wiping out all of its losses for 2023 following a slew of economic data signaling that the US won't suffer a long-predicted recession.