• The Swedish Krona nudged lower, extending losses for the third straight session as the dollar rallied against a basket of currencies. 
   
• The dollar index gained as investors were wary of a fresh flare up in U.S.-China tensions as Washington imposed sanctions on senior Hong Kong and Chinese officials.
   
• USD/SEK trades 0.05 percent higher at 8.7431, having hit a high of 8.7758 on Friday, its highest since August 4.
   
• Immediate resistance is located at 8.7858, any close above could take it near 8.8068.
   
• On the lower side, support is seen at 8.7095, break below could take it till 8.6855.