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Dollar Steadies Amid US-China Trade Tensions, Political Shifts in France and Japan

** The dollar index edged higher as investors weighed tempered trade war fears and political developments in France and Japan. Cryptocurrencies and gold also saw notable movements amid holiday-thinned liquidity. **CONTENT:**

The U.S. dollar found its footing in early trading on Monday, recovering from a selloff as market participants assessed the latest escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions alongside political shifts in Europe and Asia. Investors appeared hopeful that Washington might soften its stance after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs, while holidays in the U.S. and Japan contributed to thinner liquidity and heightened volatility across currencies and assets.