Investing.com – The yen Tuesday slipped against the dollar as the BoJ as expected left monetary policy on hold. The BoJ cut its inflation forecasts, extended timeframe for meeting 2% inflation target to fiscal 2018. The dollar was up 0.10% at 104.93 yen, off a low of 104.67 at 03:45 ET. BoJ negative rate remains at -0.1%; no changes to bond-buying program. Focus remains on outcome of U.S. presidential elections with FOMC November meeting ahead. The dollar index was flat at 98,32 as December rate hike bets hold.