[Opinion: U.S. Economic Surprise Index Turns Positive for the First Time Since February This Week, Dollar May Strengthen] Odaily Planet Daily reports, according to The Kobeissi Letter, Bloomberg's U.S. Economic Surprise Index turned positive this week for the first time since February. Meanwhile, Q2 2025 GDP growth, initial jobless claims, and personal spending data all exceeded expectations. Historically, when the Economic Surprise Index rises and remains positive, the dollar tends to strengthen. Additionally, speculative short positions on the dollar held by asset management companies and leveraged funds have reached their highest level since early 2021.